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Lee Whittier

Dog Show Community

Redefining Dog Show Attire: Embracing Comfort, Individuality & Tradition

Redefining dog show attire can attract new exhibitors and foster inclusivity. Explore the intersection of style and comfort.

July 13, 20235 min read

2014, Kathy Peters was honored with the AKC Good Sportsmanship Award and recognized with an Oscar for her filmmaking. Photo courtesy of Lenise Adams

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Kathy Peters Remembered

Kathy Peters’ profound impact on the Collie world was celebrated at the Quarter Century Collie Group’s 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony.

July 13, 20233 min read

Jake Lum

Dog Show Community

Handling In Hawaii: A Young Handler Embodies ‘Ohana’ and the Aloha Spirit

Explore Hawaii’s vibrant dog show community with Jake Lum. Embrace the aloha spirit, learn about handling breeds, and cherish the show ohana.

June 19, 20237 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Celebration of Life for Dennis Mccoy

Join us in celebrating the life of Dennis McCoy, a man who achieved incredible success and left a lasting impact in the dog show world.

June 14, 20237 min read

cockapoo wearing a red suit, standing on the bench, in the woods

Michael Nelinson

Canine Health

Judging the Dog Park Dog Show

Unveiling the truth about purposefully bred dogs and the importance of structure. Discover why designer breeds fall short.

May 20, 20238 min read

A person snapping a photo representing 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Photographers

Showsight Magazine

Dog Show Candids

2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Photographers

Learn who were the photographers behind at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and relive the beauty of this prestigious event.

May 17, 20231 min read

Elegant man in suit leaves a good first impression

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Dog Show Community

First Impressions – Dressing for Success & Professionalism (Does It Matter?)

Making a Lasting Impression: The Power of First Impressions, Dressing for Success, and Professionalism in the Dog Show World.

May 14, 20238 min read

Improving Your Win Rate in Dog Show rings

Lee Whittier

Dog Show Community

Your Win Rate: With 4 Core Values That Also Make You a Good ‘Sportsone’

Discover the core values for success in dog shows – Excellence, Community, Kindness, and Respect. Boost your win rate in the dog show ring.

May 10, 20237 min read

QCCG President Tom Cohen presenting the Right Stuff Award to Debbie Holland.

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Quarter Century Collie Group 2023 Awards Ceremony – Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland Honored

Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland are honored by the Quarter Century Collie Group at the 2023 Awards Ceremony. Read more.

May 9, 202329 min read

Susan Thibodeaux

Dog Show Community

Ribbons & Rosettes – A Hoarding Situation?

Are ribbons and rosettes worth keeping? One woman’s journey with her collection and the surprising discovery that not everyone feels the same.

May 2, 20235 min read

Dog people: The dog is sitting in a bubble bath with a yellow duckling and soap bubbles.

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Dog Show Community

The Bubble: We Need Fresh Eyes on the Future

Read about influential factors that affect how people see the dog world today, what they believe, how they behave, and what their goals are.

May 2, 20236 min read

closeup shot of a frozen bubble on the snow

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

Outside the Bubble: Looking Backward to Move Forward

This article explores changes in the dog breeding and showing world, including the rise of the middle class and the animal rights movement.

April 19, 20237 min read

LET’S DANCE! Showing Dogs Can Be a Lot Like Dancing

Don't miss a story.

LET’S DANCE! Showing Dogs Can Be a Lot Like Dancing

Don't miss a story.

Redefining Dog Show Attire: Embracing Comfort, Individuality & Tradition

Kathy Peters Remembered

Handling In Hawaii: A Young Handler Embodies ‘Ohana’ and the Aloha Spirit

Celebration of Life for Dennis Mccoy

Judging the Dog Park Dog Show

2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Photographers

First Impressions – Dressing for Success & Professionalism (Does It Matter?)

Your Win Rate: With 4 Core Values That Also Make You a Good ‘Sportsone’

Quarter Century Collie Group 2023 Awards Ceremony – Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland Honored

Ribbons & Rosettes – A Hoarding Situation?

The Bubble: We Need Fresh Eyes on the Future

Outside the Bubble: Looking Backward to Move Forward