Junior Showmanship has long been a popular sport for the children of professional handlers, dog show enthusiasts, and other young people between the ages of nine and eighteen. The practice of good sportsmanship plays an important role in creating a positive and supportive environment for juniors to thrive in recreationally.
If your cultural institution is approaching its 150th anniversary, there are two ways to celebrate. Draw attention to its past–mention that it is the second-oldest sporting event in America, recently returned to its traditional venue, Madison Square Garden. Or note its venturesome present and new partnership with a state-of-the-art multipurpose site–the Javits Center. Remind people that it exists to celebrate the human/canine bond. Or, try something new–become part of the publicity campaign for a major motion picture that celebrates that bond.
Contrary to pervasive media portrayals, the reality of this sport is there are endless demands and trade-offs–because 99 percent of the participants have substantial commitments to jobs and families.
In this hustle bustle world, who has time to sit back and smell the roses?
You’re a judge and your first class of the day is a typical 2-0-1-1 entry. It’s your opinion that the two class-dogs are very poor examples of the breed, but they are bathed and in good condition. The exhibitors are quite pleasant. The first dog is almost leash-trained, the other not so much. Because of their lack of quality, it crosses your mind to withhold but you don’t want the hassle to start the day. It’s just two dogs, no big deal. So, you take them around and point–one-two. The steward has the ribbons sorted and ready to go. You hand out the first and winners ribbon, and the second and reserve ribbon, mark your book and get ready for the specials.
The judge was looking forward to making her return to the ring after a few years off due to the illness and eventual death of her beloved husband of 52+ years. She was a world-renowned breeder, exhibitor and judge who, after turning down several invitations, accepted the opportunity to judge a cluster hosted by a club that had an equally prestigious reputation. It was a location far from home and she thought it might be good to get out of town and see some old friends.
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Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Marjorie Martorella. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
The standout impression of Westminster 2025 was, by far, the week’s familiar routine. Yes, there were a few changes–mainly the venues. But for the most part, it was just like the good old days, right down to the awful weather. Larry and Vicki Abbot have been making the NYC Westminster trek for decades, first as exhibitors of record breaking Maltese and currently as judges. It’s no surprise that their initial breed was Maltese. Currently Larry is approved for the Sporting Group, Herding Group, Non-Sporting and Toys. Vicki is approved for Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds.
