The American Kennel Club (AKC®) today announced the judging panel for the 26th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, to be held December 12–13, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Club also released the judging panel for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The panel for the AKC […]
As I started to pen my next article, I had a very different thought in mind. But after a four day set of shows in Western Canada last week…I had an epiphany of sorts.
Show Name: Great Basin Non-Sporting Club of Utah #2 Location: Logan, UT Show Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Show Photographer(s): Tyler Crady-Roche • Website: www.allbreedphoto.com Non-Sporting Judge’s Name: Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner Total Entry: 110 #1- Dog Reg: GCH Silveroak’s Snapdragon [Dog] Breed: American Eskimo Dog Handler: Randy Benns Owner: R Sampson Breeder: R Sampson […]
Show Name: Great Basin Non-Sporting Club of Utah #1 Location: Logan, UT Show Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Show Photographer(s): Tyler Crady-Roche • Website: www.allbreedphoto.com Non-Sporting Judge’s Name: Mr. Gary L. Andersen Total Entry: 110 #1- Dog Reg: GCH Silveroak’s Snapdragon [Dog] Breed: American Eskimo Dog Handler: Randy Benns Owner: R Sampson Breeder: R Sampson […]
In a landmark partnership, global media giant Netflix will be the new streaming home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan® when the iconic event returns to New York City in early 2027 for its 151st show, The Westminster Kennel Club announced today. For the first time ever, Netflix will stream the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America’s second-longest continuously […]
Best In Show Judge - Mr. Espen Engh A third generation Greyhound fancier, Espen Engh was born into a family where the breed has been part of everyday life since 1955. Espen was actively involved with the dogs from an early age, the first litter carrying the prefix Jet’s was bred in 1975 by Espen and […]
Show: Windham Kennel Club NOHS Location: Brooklyn, CT Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 Judge: Kim Holmes Dog: GCH Dalin’s We Need To Talk CGC Handler: Linda Donaldson Owner: L & D Donaldson Breeder: L & D Donaldson
Show: Klamath Falls Fanciers NOHS Location: Klamath Falls, OR Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Judge: Dr. Wanda V. Spediacci Dog: Cosgrove the Devil in Disguise Breed: Irish Terrier Handler: David Salcido Owner: D Salcido & B Boldt
Show: Northern New Jersey Saint Bernard Club #1 & #2 Location: Catskill, NY Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Judge: Jackie Schart Parker & William Bull III Dog: CH Notorious Tru Gixxer Handler: Marian McShane Owner: E Hillebrand & J Creasey Breeder: J Creasey
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the Korea Kennel Federation (KKF), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement. This agreement strengthens international collaboration around shared priorities, expanding canine exhibitions and registrations, advancing education, promoting […]
