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Meet the Judges

Insights From Charlotte Patterson: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Charlotte Patterson reflects on judging the Toy Group at Westminster 2026, outlining her selections, top placements, and Group winner.

March 30, 20266 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Insights From Gus Sinibaldi: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Terrier Group & Toy Group Judge

Gus Sinibaldi reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Terrier and Toy Groups at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 11, 20264 min read

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Judges

Interview With Richard Todd Jackson – 2025 National Dog Show Non-Sporting Group Judge

Interview with Richard Todd Jackson, 2025 National Dog Show Non-Sporting Group Judge, on judging the Group at this iconic show.

December 23, 20256 min read

Apricot poodle performing trick for treat in training session, on studio background. Cute apricot poodle sitting up on hind legs during training, focused on owner holding treat in minimal studio.

Dédé Wilson

Toy Group

Toys for Seniors: How to Choose the Perfect Companion

A guide to choosing the ideal small dog for seniors, with tips on breeds, costs, and how the right companion can boost health and happiness.

December 8, 20254 min read

Vicki Abbott - 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Toy Group Judge

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Judges

Insights From Vicki Abbott – 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Toy Group Judge

Vicki Abbott reflects on judging 2025 Morris & Essex Toy Group, elegance of the show, and standout winners in a show for the ages ever

December 8, 20254 min read

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Judges

Interview With Deirdre Petrie – 2025 National Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Toy Group judge Deirdre Petrie reflects on the honor of judging at the 2025 National Dog Show and the event’s impact on celebrating dogs.

December 8, 20254 min read

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

Dogs in the Media

The Toy Breeds – A Collection of Vintage Photos

Explore vintage photos of Toy breeds from the 1941 AKC Complete Dog Book, capturing a visual history of beloved purebred dogs.

November 7, 20253 min read

Showsight Magazine

Toy Group

Tiny & Talented!

Explore the enduring charm, purpose, and surprising talents of Toy dogs – tiny companions with big personalities and lasting appeal.

September 2, 20252 min read

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Judges

Insights From Angela Pickett – 2025 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Angela Pickett shares her experience judging the Toy Group at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a lifetime memory.

April 24, 20254 min read

Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Shows

Shih Tzu From Monclova, OH Wins Toy Group at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Monclova’s Shih Tzu, Comet, wins the Toy Group at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show under judge Angela Pickett.

February 11, 20252 min read

Susan Thibodeaux

Crufts

Traveling to Crufts on a Russian Toy Adventure – A Lesson in Learning

Join a Russian Toy adventure at Crufts, where learning about breed standards and movement enriches the dog show experience.

February 4, 20254 min read

Susan Thibodeaux

Dog Sports

Let’s Talk About Toy Fox Terrier Colors

Explore the Toy Fox Terrier’s unique color patterns, breed standards, and common misconceptions when judging this spirited breed.

February 4, 20255 min read

The Toy Group: Tiny Paws, Giant Hearts - Uncovering and Understanding the Magic of the Toy Breeds

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The Toy Group: Tiny Paws, Giant Hearts - Uncovering and Understanding the Magic of the Toy Breeds

Don't miss a story.

Insights From Charlotte Patterson: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Insights From Gus Sinibaldi: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Terrier Group & Toy Group Judge

Interview With Richard Todd Jackson – 2025 National Dog Show Non-Sporting Group Judge

Toys for Seniors: How to Choose the Perfect Companion

Insights From Vicki Abbott – 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Toy Group Judge

Interview With Deirdre Petrie – 2025 National Dog Show Toy Group Judge

The Toy Breeds – A Collection of Vintage Photos

Tiny & Talented!

Insights From Angela Pickett – 2025 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Shih Tzu From Monclova, OH Wins Toy Group at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Traveling to Crufts on a Russian Toy Adventure – A Lesson in Learning

Let’s Talk About Toy Fox Terrier Colors