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Marianne Klinkowski

All About Judging

Helpful Hints For New Toy Judges

Learn the Ins and Outs of Judging Toy Breeds! Discover unique challenges when judging breeds like Papillons, Havanese, Biewer Terriers & more.

August 2, 20234 min read

Dan Sayers

Toy Group

Toy Stories: Small Dogs Are a Big Gift

Explore the charm of pint-sized pooches! Discover unique forms, captivating personalities, and the joy of Toy dogs as delightful companions.

July 17, 20233 min read

Cindy Vogels - 2023 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge, pictured at the show

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Judges

Interview with Cindy Vogels – 2023 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Interview with Cindy Vogels, the 2023 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge. Read about her experience with the amazing dogs exhibited at the show.

June 20, 20234 min read

Tony Cabrera

Breed Conservation

Breeding Ethics – Can You Be Bought or Sold?

The terms ethical breeder and responsible breeder are used a lot in the purebred dog world. See what is considered ethical dog breeding.

February 2, 20237 min read

Owner Handler’s Observations From ‘The Dark Side’

Ashley B. L. Fischer

Meet the Owner Handlers

An Owner Handler’s Observations From ‘The Dark Side’

I have been showing my Pugs for six years now and throughout I have been proud to have done so as an owner handler.

February 2, 202312 min read

Susan Ritenour

Obedience

“FANCY THAT” – More Than Just a Pretty Face

Many people think you cannot train your dog for Conformation and Obedience at the same time. This is just not true.

October 30, 20228 min read

Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas

Dog Show Candids

Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas Dog Show | Arkansas

Ringside photos from Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas dog show which was held on 09/30, 2022 – 10/01, 2022, in Arkansas.

October 23, 20222 min read

Granulomatous meningoencephalitis in dogs

Susan Ritenour | Happi Daze Chihuahuas

Canine Health

“FANCY THAT” – For the Love of Gabby

Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis is an acute, progressive inflammatory disease of the central nervous system of dogs. Learn more.

September 27, 20226 min read

Dick Miller

Meet the Judges

Meet Toy Group Judge Dick Miller

Interview with a Toy Group Judge Dick Miller – I live in La Harpe, Illinois. This is a very small town surrounded by corn fields and soybean

April 20, 20224 min read

Sharon Masnick

Meet the Judges

Meet Toy Group Judge Sharon Masnick

Interview with a Toy Group Judge Sharon Masnick – I grew up on a cattle and horse farm in Missouri. My family was never without a dog. I have

April 20, 20223 min read

Terri Lyddon

Meet the Judges

Insights from a Toy Group Judge Terri Lyddon

Interview with a Toy Group Judge Terri Lyddon – Our family began breeding and showing AKC registered Basenjis in 1967. In 1969, we joined the

April 20, 20226 min read

Carol Kniebusch Noe

Meet the Judges

Meet Toy Group Judge Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe

Interview with a Toy Group Judge Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe. Thank you for inviting me to talk about judging Toy Dogs… one of my favorite things to talk about.

April 19, 20224 min read

The Owner-Handler: A Cycle of Learning and Loving

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The Owner-Handler: A Cycle of Learning and Loving

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Helpful Hints For New Toy Judges

Toy Stories: Small Dogs Are a Big Gift

Interview with Cindy Vogels – 2023 WKC Dog Show Toy Group Judge

Breeding Ethics – Can You Be Bought or Sold?

An Owner Handler’s Observations From ‘The Dark Side’

“FANCY THAT” – More Than Just a Pretty Face

Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas Dog Show | Arkansas

“FANCY THAT” – For the Love of Gabby

Meet Toy Group Judge Dick Miller

Meet Toy Group Judge Sharon Masnick

Insights from a Toy Group Judge Terri Lyddon

Meet Toy Group Judge Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe