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Dog shows are competitive by nature, but the people who stay in this sport the longest usually discover something important: The ribbons fade. The friendships don’t.

Dog shows are competitive by nature, but the people who stay in this sport the longest usually discover something important: The ribbons fade. The friendships don’t.

We all have our favorites. Holidays, vacation sites, handbags, power tools, and dog breeds are just a few that come to mind. However, when asked, all of us have a number one food choice. Recognizing that we eat every day, decisions on what, where, and when we consume food are never-ending. The most likely place we eat is in our homes; whether we prepare it, have it delivered, or go out to get it. If we consider all the small eateries, drive-up locations, diners, or five-star restaurants, the options are overwhelming. It sounds simple, but too often, it isn’t.

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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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What does a long-time dog person do on a weekend off? Drive a couple hours to a dog show, of course! I took a drive to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL to visit my friends at the Wheaton Kennel Club. With the sudden loss of Lynn Meyer, I expected the day to be emotional–and indeed, […]

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.

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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 […]

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.