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Table Talk • May 20, 2026
The judging panels for the 151st Westminster Kennel Club dog show and the AKC National Championship dog show were released one day apart. Best In Show at the 151st Westminster Kennel Club will be judged by Mr. Espen Engh from Norway. Best In Show at the 2026 AKC National Championship will be judged by Dr. Thomas Davies, […]
AKC Celebrates Usa 250: An Action-Packed Weekend That’s Fun For The Whole Family
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to present AKC Celebrates USA 250 as part of the AKC on ESPN Dog Sports Series. The event is a high-energy, family-friendly weekend of […]
Inside Their Minds – Insights From The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Breed Judges
“Westminster has always been the pinnacle of our sport. I have attended Westminster as an assistant, handler, breeder, owner, exhibitor, spectator, and ring steward in the past, and have loved each experience and opportunity. There is something just magical about the venues, crowds, spectators, exhibitors, and beautiful quality entries from around the world. I was extremely honored and humbled by the invitation to judge at this iconic event’s historic 150th anniversary.
Tying The Head Coat on a Briard
We caught up with Regina Keiter and she shows us how to tie up the head coat on a Briard.
Feng Shui And Your Dog: Ancient Wisdom For The Home, The Kennel, And The Show Ring
Feng Shui (“fung shway”) is an ancient Chinese art and philosophy rooted in Taoism, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. By arranging our spaces to flow with Qi—the vital life force—we shape our health, relationships, and luck. These eternal principles, which uplift human lives, can also work wonders in our dogs’ world.
Many Tails, One Truth
The Västgötaspets is an ancient breed of Sweden, known internationally as the Swedish Vallhund.
Travel With Jackie
A longtime friend lost her husband of 30 years. A week later, her beloved Cavalier died. Her grief was beyond tears. She begged me to find a young Cavalier to ease her pain. Initially, her heart was set on adding a Blenheim to her household. My search was a failure because most Cavalier puppies were promised a forever home at Christmastide. After exhausting my contacts in the U.S. and Canada, a nearby breeder friend reached out to me. She owned a black and tan Cavalier bitch who was beautiful and structurally sound but rather small. Having recently become a widow herself, she understood my friend’s pain and decided to place little “Jackie O” with my grieving friend.
The Dog Days of Summer Member Art Contest At AKC Museum of the Dog
Submissions Open April 16 – June 16, 2026 Will your artwork be featured on the walls of the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog this summer? Submissions for Dog Days of Summer open April 16, 2026, inviting Museum members to share their creative vision in a juried exhibition celebrating the beauty, personality, and spirit […]
2026 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) today announced the judging panel for the 26th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, to be held December 12–13, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Club also released the judging panel for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The panel for the AKC […]
