The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club judging program is available online here. The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club will be held Monday & Tuesday, May 8-9, 2023 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.
Show: Heritage Trail Keeshond Club Location: West Springfield, MA Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023 Judge: Joy Brewster Dog: GCHS Traleigh Trans Am Handler: Traci Wasser Owner: T Wasser Breeder: T Wasser
Show: Poodle Club of Massachusetts Location: West Springfield, MA Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023 Judge: Christine Calcinari Dog: GCHB Sweet O’ Grady Destined to Be Handler: Lindsay Gorder Owner: J O’Day Breeder: J O’Day
Show: Central Indiana German Shepherd Dog Association Location: Indianapolis, IN Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023 Judge: Bill Petterson Dog: GCH Franken’s Some Like it Hot of Tara RN TKI CGC Handler: Blake Williams Owner: D Schannen Breeder: J & T Ayotte
Show: Chintimini Kennel Club NOHS Location: Albany, OR Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023 Judge: Mrs Terry Berrios Dog: GCHS Blythmoor Into The Woods at Shadowmere Breed: Harrier Handler: Peggy Miller Owner: P Miller Breeder: M Dykstra & P Miller
Show: Midwest Labrador Retriever Club of Iowa Location: Colfax, IA Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 Judge: Nancy Brandow Dog: GCH Blue Heaven’s Dark Knight Handler: Rachael Pickering Owner: D Lenaeus & R Pickering Breeder: D Lenaeus & R Pickering
The presence of a dog is guaranteed to spice up any occasion. At least here in New York, it’s not uncommon to encounter them on the subway or in the supermarket. Even in places where they are officially not permitted, a contraband dog is a welcome surprise. Of course, a few breeds tend to trigger a real avalanche of public adoration, Golden Retrievers for instance. That combination of a sweet nature and the looks of a big old teddy bear–well, it’s an irresistible combination. Plus, the breed is an ideal fit for so many situations.
Show: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Location: Sacramento, CA Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023 Judge: Maija Heinila Dog: Driftless Triple Threat V Vinn Handler: Jean Gauchat Owner: D Scott, E Buonpane & J Richter Breeder: D Scott, E Buonpane & J Richter
Show: Shawnee Kennel Club, Inc. NOHS Location: Clear Brook, VA Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023 Judge: Ms. Ann H. Roth Dog: GCHS Remedi’s What Can Brown Do For You DJA CGC TKN Breed: Sussex Spaniel Handler: Brenda Griffin DVM Owner: B Griffin & R Morton Breeder: T & D Miller
By Caroline Coile In a landmark study, scientists have developed one of the first DNA tests for a complex disease in dogs, meaning one that arises from the interplay of many genes as well as environment. So far, virtually all DNA tests for disorders have detected one or possibly two gene variables. This DNA test, [...]
