Show: Bulldog Club Of America Division VII & Heart Of America Bulldog Club Location: Columbia, MO Date: Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 29, 2025 Judge: Mr. Link Newcomb Dog: GCHB Brumar’s Making Ole’ Memories Come Alive Handler: Sandra Martinez Owner: S Martinez & B Buelteman Breeder: S Martinez, P Buchanan & L Deschenes
Show: Dalmatian Club of Greater Detroit #2 Location: Lansing, MI Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 Judge: Mr. James Brown Dog: GCHB Choco Chip Batik Cyclone Weather Alert CD RE ACT1J CAA FCAT CGC TKN CCC RATO Handler: Breyer Ott Owner: B Ott & R Branaman Breeder: K Flannigan & L Olsen
By Matthew G. Stroud As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress? Many exhibitors say they have a goal, but few stop to question what that really means. For some, it’s finishing a title. For others, it’s a run at Owner-Handled rankings or that [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Alaskan Malamute? Tell us about your favorite ALASKAN MALAMUTE of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share [...]
Anyone reading this is obsessed with the dog biz. It’s quite understandable. It’s endlessly fascinating–and challenging. Mastering this realm requires so many skills. It’s about learning breed type and conformation, obviously. But there’s also ring strategy, genetics, interpersonal skills as well as dog psychology. It also requires a good grasp of animal husbandry, driving skills–okay, this is getting boring. The thing is, no one learns all this divergent, complicated stuff overnight. Obviously seminars, books, and podcasts help. However, uniting these fragments of knowledge into coherent dog sense–that only comes directly from a genuine expert.
Show Name: Conroe Kennel Club Location: Conroe, TX Show Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Total Entry: 903 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Danelle M. Brown Show Photographer(s): Ellen & Pete Melia • Website: www.meliaphotography.com Dog Reg: GCHG Kimik Tasen Westgate Spin The Bottle FDC [Bitch] Breed: Lhasa Apso Handler: Lois DeMers Owner: D Planche, L [...]
Show Name: Imperial Valley Kennel Club Location: Yuma, AZ Show Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Total Entry: 467 Best In Show Judge: Mr. John C. Ramirez Show Photographer(s): Bettina Bienefeld • Phone: (509) 548 – 4499 Ken O’Brien • Website: www.kenobrienphoto.com Dog Reg: GCHG Artistry’s Aslan All That Is Good [Dog] Breed: Pomeranian Handler: Stevie [...]
Show Name: Oconee River Kennel Club Location: Perry, GA Show Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Total Entry: 912 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Juan Miranda Show Photographer(s): Bryan McNabb • Website: www.mcnabbphotos.com Dog Reg: GCHP Pinnacle Garden Party [Bitch] Breed: Whippet Handler: Justin Smithey Owner: N Shaw & J & C Smithey Breeder: J & C [...]
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate six loyal, hard-working dogs and one incredible team that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The winners were carefully chosen from a pool of close to [...]
Show: German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta Location: Perry, GA Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Judge: Mrs. Vicki Migliore Roye Dog: GCHB Kaleef’s Sassicaia [Bitch] Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: R & S Waits Breeder: S Moses Combs
