September 2026
The September 2026 issue of Showsight Magazine, 288 pages, free to read in full below.
Page 14
What would happen if everyone involved in the sport invited someone they know to a dog event? What would happen if every exhibitor invited a neighbor to a dog show? What would happen if every breeder invited a coworker…
Pages 28-31
Just a few weeks ago, SHOW SIGHT proudly launched a reimagined website, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from the dog show community. Your support has reinforced our commitment to represent every member of…
Pages 38-40
The work of the American Kennel Club reaches far beyond any one program, event, or area of focus. Every day, that work can be seen in the opportunities we create for people and their dogs, the partnerships we build to…
Pages 46-48
I’m in “breeder mode.” My focus is on wanting more people to breed their dogs and breed more often. My goal is to cultivate and inspire a new audience to become more active as AKC breeders. I’m reminded that what keeps…
Pages 54-56
When I found out I was having twins, I was thrilled, and I also vowed to treat my children as individuals. It seemed like an obvious intent, but I had seen so many twins dressed alike and treated as a pair, as opposed…
Pages 62-64
Do you come from a doggie family? And, if not, how did the interest in breeding and showing purebred dogs begin?
Pages 68-69
Club Accion Canofila, AC. President Tito Alonso with Cindy Stansell
Pages 74-78
Pick up a premium list next time you’re at a show. It doesn’t matter which one. Then, look closely at the judging panel. Are there names that are familiar? Are there names you’ve never seen before? Are any of them…
Pages 80-81
When August rolls around, it is time again for the Keystone Cluster in Pennsylvania, hosted by the Penn Ridge Kennel Club. A major part of the Keystone Cluster, which was last year’s choice by the fancy as Cluster of…
Pages 86-88
LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: RETHINKING JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP RANKINGS AND FINALS QUALIFICATION
Pages 92-94
Serious exhibitors are always looking for ways to improve. We study our dogs, watch other exhibitors, listen to mentors, attend seminars, review videos, and think about what we could have done differently. That desire…
Pages 100-101
The portrait of CH Mr Reynal’s Monarch. The painting was commissioned by Amory L. Haskell, owner of this fine hound, and painted by Edwin Megargee. Megargee’s portraits always portrayed their subjects in the very best…
Pages 106-108
It starts quietly, with a conversation that stops when you approach, a glance exchanged at ringside, or a comment delivered just softly enough to be denied but just sharply enough to land. At first, it’s easy to dismiss…
Pages 110-114
BY HEIDI C.L. KILGORE, MA PSY. CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI NATIONAL RESCUE TRUST REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE - A DOG’S WHIMSY LLC
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FROM NOVEMBER 12TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 15TH, 2026 EXPO SANTA FE , MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Pages 126-128
All are likely to agree that our dog show world has changed and is continuing to change; and that we do have many challenges at the AKC, with our own clubs, and with our shows.
Pages 134-135
You would never breed to a dog whose pedigree you couldn’t see.
Pages 138-139
1. How were you first introduced to the sport of purebred dogs? To your breed?
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1. How were you first introduced to the sport of purebred dogs? To your breed?
Pages 154-155
I live in Plant City, Florida, with my family. I am a ten-year-old homeschool student. I have always been homeschooled and I am in fifth grade.
Pages 158-159
Our show is the Northern California Terrier Association (NCTA); I’m also Show Chair for Coyote Hills Kennel Club (CHKC).
Pages 170-179
What defines a terrier? It’s their temperament. Terriers are smart, independent thinkers. They stand their ground and they won’t back down. The people who show them are the same.
Page 180
Known as the “King of Terriers,” the Airedale is the largest of the terrier breeds—strong, smart, and full of personality. Originating in Yorkshire, England, to hunt otters and rats between riverbanks, this breed later…
Page 186
Lively, curious, and completely free of fur, the American Hairless Terrier is a truly unique member of the terrier family. Developed in the US from Rat Terrier lines, this breed offers the same energy and intelligence…
Page 188
Stocky, muscular, and bursting with loyalty, the American Staffordshire Terrier—often called the “AmStaff”— is a people-oriented dog that craves affection and thrives on connection. Originally bred for farm work and…
Page 190
Australian Terrier is tough, tenacious, and just brimming with personality. Originally bred to control rodents and snakes in the rugged Australian outback, this keen and spirited breed combines a rough double coat…
Page 192
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Distinctive and mischievous, the Bull Terrier is instantly recognizable for its egg-shaped head and muscular build. Refined from early Bulldog and terrier crosses by James Hinks, today’s Bull Terrier was bred to be a…
Page 198
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Famous as Toto from The Wizard of Oz, the Cairn Terrier is small but sturdy, bred to root out foxes and vermin from the rocky cairns of Scotland. With a weather-resistant coat and a foxlike expression, this breed is…
Page 202
Reserved but always polite, the Cesky (pronounced “chess-key”) Terrier hails from the Czech Republic and was developed by crossing the Sealyham and Scottish Terriers. With a long body, silky coat, and distinct beard and…
Page 204
With its large head, long body, and unique topknot, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is one of the most charming and underappreciated breeds in the terrier world. Developed in the Scottish Borders to hunt otters and badgers…
Page 206
Sleek, sharp, and brimming with energy, the Smooth Fox Terrier was bred to bolt foxes from their dens and keep farms free of pests. With its wedge-shaped head, lively eyes, and flat, dense coat, this breed is built for…
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Spirited, dashing, and always on alert, the Wire Fox Terrier is a classic British breed that once dominated the show ring and still captures hearts with its confidence and charm. Bred to hunt foxes on rugged terrain…
Page 208
Low to the ground and full of grit, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is one of Ireland’s native treasures. Bred for silent work in badger dens and to turn a spit in the kitchen, this sturdy dog has a double coat, bowed front…
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Often called the “daredevil” of the terrier family, the Irish Terrier is spirited, fearless, and brimming with devotion. With a striking red coat, long legs, and an elegant outline, this breed once served as a messenger…
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Bred in England’s rugged Lake District to chase and dispatch foxes, the Lakeland Terrier is a small but mighty breed with a confident air and a dense, wiry coat. Its square build, keen expression, and V-shaped ears give…
Page 218
Sleek, alert, and often called the “Gentleman’s Terrier,” the distinctive Manchester Terrier is a blend of elegance and edge. With its smooth black-and-tan coat and athletic build, it was bred in 19th-century England to…
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With all the personality of a full-sized Bull Terrier in a more compact frame, the Miniature Bull Terrier is a bundle of muscle, mischief, and affection. Its egg-shaped head and spirited eyes give it an unmistakable…
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Distinctly bearded and always businesslike, the robust Miniature Schnauzer was developed in Germany as a farm dog and ratter. With its square frame, wiry coat, and bushy eyebrows, this terrier-type breed is instantly…
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Small, shaggy, and full of sparkle, the Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers but has a personality that’s anything but tiny. Originally bred to hunt vermin in packs, the Norfolk is distinguished from…
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“Archie” GCHS & CAN CH Verdant’s Prince Archibald George Of Netarts Bay
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Athletic, alert, and made for movement, the Parson Russell Terrier was bred by the Reverend John Russell in England for foxhunting. It’s the longer-legged cousin of the (Jack) Russell and is built for speed and…
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A true American farm dog, the Rat Terrier is a lively, multipurpose terrier known for its tenacity in the field and sweetness at home. Developed to control rodents and small pests, it comes in Standard and Miniature…
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The Russell Terrier is a small, but sturdy, predominantly white-marked terrier with a rectangular silhouette and an expressive face that displays its ever-curious mind. With a rough, broken, or smooth coat, the Russell…
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“Whitney” GCHS Hedge Hill I Will Always Love You At Devonwood
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Compact, clever, and dressed in white, the Sealyham Terrier is a lesser-known gem of the terrier world. Developed in Wales for hunting otters and badgers, the “Sealy” has a long, low body, a distinctive beard, and a…
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Long, low, and impossibly elegant, the Skye Terrier was once a favorite of Queen Victoria and remains one of Scotland’s most noble breeds. With a flowing coat, feathered ears (prick or drop), and a lively expression…
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Silky, spirited, and famously friendly, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier brings a softer edge to the terrier group—literally and figuratively. Developed in Ireland as a versatile farm dog, the Wheaten is known for its…
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Short-legged but big in personality, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an American breed developed for farm work and companionship. Named for the 26th President, bred to hunt vermin and is known for its intelligence and…
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With its classic black-and-tan coat and square build, the Welsh Terrier is a spirited breed with a long and proud history. Once used to hunt fox, badger, and otter in the rugged countryside of Wales, this dog is…
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With its crisp white coat, dark eyes, and upbeat personality, the “Westie” is as charming as it is iconic. Bred in Scotland to hunt rats and foxes, the West Highland White Terrier brings typical terrier toughness in a…
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I received a text message a little while back from a neighbor whose sister had recently lost her dog and was looking to get another. The message read: “What do you know about goldendoodles? I was wondering if you had…