Did You Know? – Specialties Are SPECIAL!
The basic premise of all dog shows should be that of their origin: the “comparison of breeding stock.” The best place for that to happen is (and should be) the specialty show.
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Around The Rings – Cherry Blossom Cluster
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The Most Important Person in Your Breed
Who is the most important person in your breed? The icon who has judged the National Specialty in every country? The celebrity handler known for piloting winner after winner to record after record? The backer who enables worthy dogs to be seen in the ring? The breeder of the most champions? The well-known owner-handler? The president of the parent club? Judges’ Education coordinator? Research guru? Rescue saint? Every one of these people can lay claim to being vitally important, and perhaps even the most important. But the truth is, you don’t have to be any of these people to have a profound influence on your breed. You just have to care.
The Westminster Kennel Club Announces Dr. Wayne Boillat of Pacific, MO as 2026 Veterinarian of The Year
The Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) has named Dr. Wayne Boillat of Pacific, MO the recipient of its fifth annual Veterinarian of the Year Award (VOTY), presented by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary. With more nominations than ever from all over the U.S., Dr. Boillat was selected as the 2026 Westminster Veterinarian of the Year by both experts and fans for his […]
Speed Meets Grace – Phil Booth’s Journey
There is a certain kind of man who grows up in the thunder of engines and somehow finds his rhythm in silence. Phil Booth is that kind of man.
Around The Rings – Central NJ Hound Association
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Closet Confidential — Northwest Cluster
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Change Your Focus To Win More In The Junior’s Ring
If you are not winning your class as often as you would like, you can. To win more in Junior Showmanship, you should focus on skill development, plan and conduct consistent and engaging practices with your ring partner, and develop a competitive mindset that allows you to prioritize your effort and personal growth in the sport over just winning. Also, if you practice good sportsmanship and take ownership of your successes and failures, the wins will come to you.
Emerging Issue: New World Screwworm—Impacts on Health, Interstate Travel with Dogs
Since the beginning of June 2026, cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico. These are the first cases of NWS in the United States in 60 years. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together to […]
2026 AKC National Championship Judges Panel
The 2026 event will showcase top canine athletes from across the country and feature popular competitions, including Best Bred-by-Exhibitor. The championship will again be held alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, Obedience Classic, and AKC RACH Invitational. Junior competitions in Conformation, Agility, Obedience, and Rally will also be offered, along with the North America Diving Dogs (NADD) Santa Splash.
