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Dan Sayers

Breeding with Intention

Measuring Progress – Treat Yourself to Impromptu Encounters

Dan Sayers reflects on promoting purebred dogs through casual encounters, emphasizing community connections and breed appreciation.

January 24, 20256 min read

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Doug Johnson

Dog Show Community

The Truth About Our Fundamental Obligation: Finding Inspiration to Give Back

Reflecting on the roots of dog shows: a call to inspire, reinvest in communities, and preserve the essence of purebred dogs.

December 8, 20249 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Remembering Treasured Friends Lisa Farmer, Sharon Clark, and Johnny Shoemaker

When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Three treasured members of our sport recently passed away.

November 25, 20241 min read

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Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Dog Show Community

The Bubble: Print Versus Digital Media

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley examines the shift from print to digital media in the dog world, exploring its impact on community and education.

November 15, 20244 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Kennel Clubs & Registries

The Piedmont Kennel Club Celebrates 100 Years

Celebrate the Centennial of Piedmont Kennel Club and its visionary founders, honoring 100 years of dedication to the dog sport.

October 17, 202412 min read

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Allan Reznik

Breed Conservation

Managing Trust Issues

Exploring the myths and challenges of judges who exhibit their own dogs, balancing integrity and participation in dog shows.

October 16, 20244 min read

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Doug Johnson

Dog Show Community

The Truth About… Judges Who Show Their Dogs

Debunking myths about judges showing their own dogs: exploring challenges, integrity, and the balance of roles in dog shows.

October 16, 202410 min read

Eduardo Fugiwara

Breed Conservation

Why Are We, as Preservation Breeders, Under-Marketing Ourselves?

Educate buyers on the superior value of purebred puppies with lifetime support, contrasting with designer breeds’ empty promises.

August 15, 20247 min read

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Gini (Virginia) Denninger

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The Parent Club Solution – Maintaining Power or Losing Control?

Addressing the challenges facing breed parent clubs, Gini Denninger explores solutions to foster trust, accountability, and positive change.

August 15, 202415 min read

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Legislative Alerts

The Bubble: Finding New Recruits & New Energy

The Bubble: Finding New Recruits & New Energy The weather has been crazy everywhere, and a lot of dogs have been suffering. There is so much good information out there about the warning signs of heat prostration, and an excellent diagram has been posted to Facebook showing the air temperature and the temperature on road […]

August 15, 20245 min read