Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the dog show icon pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is of course, Jim Moses. Thank you all for your participation! Do you have a fun photo that you would […]
On February 11th and 12th, top dogs from around the world will compete for Best In Show at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. Who will take the title this year? Pick a perfect dog show bracket and you could win $1 million dollars. What You Could Win: Daily Prize: A Year […]
Since the creation of the German Shepherd Dog breed (GSD) at the turn of the twentieth century, it has become one of the most popular international breeds. Over the years, the function and phenotype of the breed has changed from that of a medium-size dog needed to meet its original farming and herding purposes to a variety of subsequent roles ranging from guarding, detection, police, herding, guide dog, show dog and companion.
The 2019 Kennel Club of Palm Springs cluster is in the books! With an entry of 3300-plus, the competition was deep and representation of all breeds was impressive. At the risk of being annoying by repeating myself, I encourage everyone to put this show on your bucket list. It’s a treat for those who […]
The NAIA cordially invites all to attend a fundraising gala the evening of Saturday, January 19th at the Portland Expo Center following Best in Show judging. The NAIA is an organization that is dedicated to preserving breeds and fighting for the rights of responsible animal owners. The evening will include food, games and fun with […]
It is easy, sometimes, I think, to focus on the bad things that, too often, happen at youth sporting events. Whether it is a focus on winning at the expense of learning good sportsmanship, coaches and parents trading insults (or even punches), and the verbal abuse of young players. Junior Showmanship provides the opportunity to bring a great many positive outcomes to the young people who choose to compete in the juniors’ ring.
Fine art and technology meet in NYC’s only Museum dedicated to dogs The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog will officially open its doors in New York City on Friday February 8, 2019 at its new location, 101 Park Ave, just steps away from Grand Central Station. The Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of canine […]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 5, 2018 in Savannah, GA. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen, (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows), and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan represented the […]
We asked experienced AKC judges two questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Junior Versatility Awards. As a result of generous donations to the AKC ® Humane Fund by Carolyn and Gary Koch and the Triangle Judges Group , the AKC […]
