Tradition is a hackneyed argument in many cases, but when it comes to dog shows, we need our predictable comfort zone. And okay, February in NYC is not exactly comfortable, but the important thing is we know the drill.
After four long years and a pandemic, Westminster returned to Manhattan and the Garden on February 10 and 11, 2025. Once again, we asked the seven group judges and Paula Nykiel, the Best in Show judge, to talk about their assignments and placements. Their comments, as well as those of the Junior Showmanship Finals judge follow.
Despite the fact that Westminster has a notorious reputation as the show of upsets, this year’s biggest shock may have been the lack of them. You might say that Westminster 2025 was shocking because so many of the top-ranked favorites came through to the final round.
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Are you an owner-handler? When was the last time you attended a seminar so you could expand your knowledge and ability to breed better dogs, condition and groom them properly, and win more?
With the advancements in veterinary care and improvements made in commercial diets, our cherished canine companions are living noticeably longer lives. Although aging is not necessarily considered a disease process, certain diseases are much more common in older dogs. Some of these diseases include arthritis, cancer, dental disease, obesity, as well as vision and hearing loss. Here is what you need to know about each of these maladies.
In the sport’s history, only a handful of dogs reveled in as much international success in the show ring as the all-star BIS BISS Am. Can. Ch. Efbe’s Hidalgo At Goodspice. The level of recognition Charmin, the Sealyham Terrier, received throughout his career is equaled by only a very few representatives of the canine elite.
One of the Pomeranian’s most distinguishing features is its beautiful coat. A correct double coat consists of a short dense undercoat and longer, textured guard hair. Combined, this forms a ruff around the neck, over the shoulders, and chest.
Deb Cooper chats with Curtiss Smith about Jason’s Toy Group 2 on the first day of the Kentuckiana Cluster.
Jordan Confer talks about his Sporting Group win at Day 1 of the Kentuckiana Cluster.
