Closet Confidential – Westminster Kennel Club
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Meet The Breeds 2025
At the risk of sounding boring, once again I have to say that Meet The Breeds is the best idea that AKC has lifted in a long time. Crufts Discover Dogs had this concept nailed down years before AKC stepped up to the game. Even so, better late than never.
Progressive’s Triumphant Return To Its Roots
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.
In Their Own Words – 2025 Westminster KC BIS & Group Judges Comments
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.
2025 Westminster Best In Show Lineup Features Repeat Winners
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.
2025 Westminster Kennel Club – A Photographic Essay
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Time To Get Serious About Seminars
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?
Ten Common Health Concerns Of Older Dogs
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.
Efbe’s Hidalgo At Goodspice – International Success
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.
Judging Pomeranian Puppy Coats
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.
