I have had numerous conversations with fellow fanciers about the judging approval process that has been changed over the years. Aspiring judges consistently discuss the difficulty and expense of the current process. The analogy that sticks in my head is it takes 9 years to become a physician, and the process to become an AKC multiple […]
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Show: Irish Setter Club of Ohio #2 Location: Oberlin, OH Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Judge: Kathy Lorentzen Dog: GCH Shadowmere’s Family Matters with Roberin ATT Handler: Mitchell Fox Owner: E & R Ritchie Breeder: K Harrison & P Booth
Show: Mudi Club of America National Location: Lebanon, PA Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Judge: Cindy Meyer Dog: GCH Twisted Acres Play That Funky Music Handler: Kayla Beckwith Owner: G Stephenson & R Ingersoll Breeder: R Ingersoll & L Paulson
Show: Irish Setter Club of Ohio #1 Location: Oberlin, OH Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Judge: Roger Gifford Dog: GCHS Tramore Heights A Torrid Affair Handler: Matthew Fox Owner: G & G Sisson Breeder: P Seipkes & C Twistol
Show: Sammamish Kennel Club NOHS Location: Tenino, WA Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Judge: Mr. Jeffery P Ryman Dog: GCHB Destiny’s Don’t Open the Box FDC Breed: Boston Terrier Handler: Dena Smith Dunken Owner: D Smith Dunken & I Dunken Breeder: D Smith Dunken & I Dunken
Show: Southern Adirondack Dog Club NOHS Location: Ballston Spa, NY Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Judge: Mr. Jean Tremblay Dog: GCH Elysian’s Guess Who? CGC TKN BCAT Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Handler: Amanda Falcone Owner: A Falcone Breeder: A Falcone
Show: Arkansas Kennel Club NOHS Location: Little Rock, AR Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Judge: Mr. Ken Murray Dog: GCHG Touche’s Last Hurrah RN TKI ATT CGC Breed: Parti Color Cocker Spaniel Handler: Reggie Turner Owner: R & S Turner Breeder: D Martenson & J Hood
Show: Greater Detroit Afghan Hound Location: Oberlin, OH Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Judge: Karen Dumke Dog: GCHB Jangel’s Dark ‘N’ Handsome Owner: V and L Dauch & E Wolfe Breeder: J Flybring & B Gronblad
Show: White River Golden Retriever Club #1 & #2 Location: Lebanon, IN Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Judge: Genea Jones & Carla Holt Dog: GCHS Monark-Landlord Wonder Woman Reload Handler: Morgan Brooks Owner: M Brooks, F Philbeck & L Conway Breeder: M Brooks
