Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. Tell us about your introduction to the sport of purebred dogs. Share the steps that led you to your success as a handler today. Growing up in Sweden, where there are no professional handlers. My [...]
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin returns to Orlando for its 25th show! This year’s event will showcase top canine athletes and include special attractions such as the Best-Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, as well as the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC RACH Invitational, and the AKC [...]
Show Name: Brevard Kennel Club Location: Orlando, FL Show Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Total Entry: 4586 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson Show Photographer(s): Winners Pix – Tammie Wilkerson • Website: www.winnerspix.com Bryan McNabb • Website: www.mcnabbphotos.com David Sombach • Website: davidsombachphotos.com/ Robert Skibinski • Website: www.skibinskiphoto.com Dog Reg: GCHP Carmel Mr. [...]
Show Name: Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club Location: Allentown, PA Show Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Total Entry: 687 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Christine Calcinari Show Photographer(s): John & Andrea Ashbey • Website: johnashbey.com Dog Reg: CH Willow Wind First Class Top Hat Dancer [Dog] Breed: Bedlington Terrier Handler: Andrea Rich Owner: M Iidla [...]
Show: Delaware Valley Dalmatian Club Location: Oaks, PA Date: Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025 Judge: Dr Michael Woods & Mrs Nancy Simmons Dog: GCHP2 Planett’s Sun Valley BCAT CGC TKN Handler: Howie Huber III Owner: M & J Zeleski, B Kaplan Barrett & E Barrett Breeder: B Kaplan Barrett & E Barrett
Show: Raritan Belgian Sheepdog Club & Belgian Sheepdog Club of America Location: Oaks, PA Date: Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025 Judge: Mrs Jo Ann Pavey & Mr Butch Schulman Dog: GCH Chancerys Geneva RN CGC TKN Handler: Cheryl Corson Owner: C & L Corson Breeder: C Corson
Show: Bluebonnet Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club Location: Conroe, TX Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 Judge: Dr. Eric Liebes Dog: GCHP3 Geran’s Big Money Of Glasshouse Handler: M’Kayla Stahr Owner: G Roach & M Stahr Breeder: L Frost & M Stahr
by Peter Baynes Originally published May 2013 “I am not one of the multi-group judges who judges numerous shows each year, but even so I have to be careful of conflicts when agreeing on the phone to judge a certain show.” The judges’ selection committee has requested your availability to judge our next year’s show. [...]
I don’t know about you, but as a purebred dog enthusiast, I continue to be frustrated by the “doodle” craze. I am equally frustrated and offended by the “fad colors” that many backyard breeders continue to produce. When I see “pet people” with their silver labradors, merle French Bulldogs, etc. I want to shout from [...]
