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Meet Sheree Moses Combs: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Herding Group Judge

Sheree Moses Combs reflects on judging the Herding Group at Westminster 2026, covering top entries, placements, and her Group winner.

March 31, 20264 min read

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American Kennel Club (AKC)

2025 AKC Herding Group Honorees: Sylvia & David Calderwood – Kensil Shetland Sheepdogs

2025 AKC Herding Group Honorees Sylvia and David Calderwood of Kensil Shetland Sheepdogs discuss preservation breeding and more.

February 16, 20266 min read

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American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Danelle Brown: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group & Herding Group Judge

Danelle Brown reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Non-Sporting and Herding Groups at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 11, 20264 min read

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American Kennel Club (AKC)

Meet Janina K. Laurin: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group Judge

Janina Laurin reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 4, 20264 min read

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American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Carl Gene Liepmann: 2025 AKC National Championship Herding Group Judge

Carl Gene Liepmann on judging the Herding Group at the 2025 AKC Championship, with insight on dogs and his winner.

February 2, 20264 min read

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Herding Group

Interview With Mrs. Robert (Polly) D. Smith – 2025 National Dog Show Herding Group Judge

Interview with Mrs. Robert Smith, 2025 National Dog Show Herding Group Judge, on judging a strong Group and this Thanksgiving tradition.

December 18, 20253 min read

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Herding Group

Interview With Michael Faulkner – 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Herding Group Judge

Interview with Michael Faulkner, 2025 Morris & Essex Herding Group Judge, on honor, history, tradition, and judging skill in the group ring.

December 1, 20252 min read

Dan Sayers

Herding Group

Ancient Movers & Adventurous Workers!

Celebrate the ancient, adventurous dogs of the Herding Group – loyal workers that shaped civilization and still lead with purpose today.

August 10, 20254 min read

Photos courtesy of The Complete Dog Book (New and Revised Edition), 1941

Dogs in the Media

The Herding Breeds – A Collection of Vintage Photos

A look at 1941 AKC dog photos, capturing breed history, progress, and the evolving ideals of purebred dogs over time.

July 23, 20253 min read

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Herding Group

Meet Janina K. Laurin – 2025 WKC Dog Show Herding Group Judge

Janina K. Laurin reflects on her thrilling experience judging the Herding Group at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

March 25, 20254 min read

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Taylor Johnson with her Old English Sheepdog, Bugaboo's Let It Be, winner of Junior Showmanship Finals, and Dr. Molly Brinkmann backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Junior Showmanship

Westminster Kennel Club

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Taylor Johnson Wins Best Junior Handler at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Colorado Springs’ Taylor Johnson wins Best Junior Handler at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with her Old English Sheepdog, Sven.

February 12, 20252 min read

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AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview with Andrew Ritter – Akc National Championship Nohs Herding Group Judge

Andrew Ritter reflects on judging the NOHS Herding Group at the AKC National Championship, highlighting sportsmanship and top dogs.

January 28, 20254 min read

The Herding Group: “Herd” Any Good News Lately?

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The Herding Group: “Herd” Any Good News Lately?

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Meet Sheree Moses Combs: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Herding Group Judge

2025 AKC Herding Group Honorees: Sylvia & David Calderwood – Kensil Shetland Sheepdogs

Interview With Danelle Brown: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group & Herding Group Judge

Meet Janina K. Laurin: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group Judge

Interview With Carl Gene Liepmann: 2025 AKC National Championship Herding Group Judge

Interview With Mrs. Robert (Polly) D. Smith – 2025 National Dog Show Herding Group Judge

Interview With Michael Faulkner – 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Herding Group Judge

Ancient Movers & Adventurous Workers!

The Herding Breeds – A Collection of Vintage Photos

Meet Janina K. Laurin – 2025 WKC Dog Show Herding Group Judge

Taylor Johnson Wins Best Junior Handler at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Interview with Andrew Ritter – Akc National Championship Nohs Herding Group Judge