Members
Edward Fojtik reflects on judging Morris & Essex 2025, his breed assignments, and the pageantry that makes the show unforgettable for all!
The Weekly Brief
The best of SHOWSIGHT editorials, weekly wins, and breeder commentary — delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning.
Edward Fojtik: What else can you say, but to be invited to judge a show that only happens once every five years is an incredible honor.
Edward Fojtik: I did not have a large Akita entry. I felt my Newfoundland entry was of National quality. I had some class dogs that I could really look at and say that they would be contenders for the breed the next time Morris & Essex rolls around. My Giant Schnauzer entry was equal in quality, as it was a Specialty for them as well.
Edward Fojtik: I think it goes without saying that there’s a certain amount of pageantry that goes with dog shows, and all of the grooming that we do in an attempt to make our dogs look perfect. If you tell the entire dog fancy they can dress up like it was the 1930s and go to a show where there’s an entire tent dedicated to trophies, and classic cars scattered around the site and free lunch provided to everyone who entered, people will be there.
Meet the Judges
Sharon Ann Redmer reflects on judging Herding breeds at Westminster 2026, highlighting breed function, type, and standout winners.
