The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the winners of the AKC Agility League’s fall season. The AKC Agility League recently concluded its 11th season of competition and honored its [...]
Mrs. Dodge would probably give it a B+. Morris and Essex was envisioned on a truly grand concept of the perfect dog show. Gorgeous setting, breathtaking yet very tasteful set design, gracious ambiance… Okay, point made. However, the entire deal was there for a single purpose. There were, and are, plenty of places to enjoy lovely scenery and a picnic lunch. But this was about framing spectacular dogs to their best possible advantage.
The 2026 show season is off to a great start! I was very fortunate to celebrate the kickoff to 2026 in Palm Springs! (Actually, it’s Indio, but anybody who is anybody knows it’s the Kennel Club of Palm Springs). Not only is ‘Palm Springs’ the largest dog show in Southern California, it is the largest outdoor dog show in [...]
Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Kermit the #Schipperke enjoys exploring the concrete jungle of New York City! Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog. Submit your photos through January 10th, 2026 via Facebook Messenger for a chance to be featured! [...]
Show: Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club Specialty #1 & #2 Location: St. Paul, MN Date: Saturday & Sunday, January 3 & 4, 2026 Judge: Mrs. Debra Ferguson-Jones & Ms. Karrie Dollar Dog: GCHB RnR Wide Open Throttle BCAT Handler: Madeline Steele Owner: B Refschneider & M Steele Breeder: B Refschneider
Show: Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Twin Cities Location: St Paul, MN Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Judge: Mrs Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Dog: CH Marlex Never Too Much Handler: Gretchen Hofheins-Wackerfuss Owner: G Hofheins-Wackerfuss Breeder: A Angelbello
Show: Northstar Weimaraner Club Location: St Paul, MN Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Judge: Anne Marie Taylor Dog: CH Magic’s Northern Lights Handler: Devon Kipp Owner: M Dean Breeder: M Dean
Show: Nolan River Kennel Club NOHS Location: Glen Rose, TX Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Judge: Mrs Ann Wolf Dog: GCHG Touche’s Last Hurrah TKI ATT CGC Breed: Parti Color Cocker Spaniel Handler: Reggie Turner Owner: R & S Turner Breeder: D Martenson & J Hood
Show: Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club Location: St Paul, MN Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 Judge: Shelley Miller Dog: CH Rose Tree’s Kind Of A Big Wheel Handler: Laura King Owner: L Halligan, A Brumley & R Elder & J Bird Breeder: L Halligan & J Street
Show: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois Location: Tinley Park, IL Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 Judge: Mr. Jay Richardson Dog: GCH Valor’s Life Is A Birch Handler: Tori Pinkas Harned Owner: S Sanborn & T Pinkas Harned Breeder: T Pinkas Harned
