If you’re on your club’s show committee, you know hotels understand that allowing dogs is good for business–and believe that allowing dogs is potentially bad for their properties. They can be balky about how many dogs per room and the size of dogs they’ll allow, and it can be financially injurious to your exhibitors with those rising non-refundable deposits.
Show: Georgia Boxer Club Location: Perry, GA Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Judge: Ms. Sandy Weaver Dog: GCHS Strawberry N CinniBon’s Big Deal Handler: Hernan Pacheco Owner: B Wagaman & B Voran Breeder: B Wagaman & B Voran
Across the country, American Kennel Club conformation clubs are under strain. Rising costs and shrinking venue options are part of the story, but behind the scenes, most clubs are fighting a quieter, more personal battle: people problems.
Show Name: Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Association Location: West Palm Beach, FL Show Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Total Entry: 790 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Ken J. Murray Show Photographer(s): Don Meyer • Email: billmeyerphoto@gmail.com Dog Reg: GCHB Yarrow Venerie Rambling Man [Dog] Breed: Norfolk Terrier Handler: Ernesto Lara Owner: S Ingram, Z Turesdale, […]
They happened in Orlando in December, though most people who attended the AKC Championship week of shows had no idea what was going on.
Show Name: Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association Location: Ocala, FL Show Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Total Entry: 908 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Richard Todd Jackson Show Photographer(s): Don Meyer • Email: billmeyerphoto@gmail.com Dog Reg: GCHP Cerise Carte Blanche II [Dog] Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) Handler: Howard Huber Owner: D Cherry & K Kirk […]
Click here to read the complete article 254 – May, 2023 By Sandy Weaver Having a show dog looks so easy–slap on a lead, stand still, look pretty, run around, down and back, and collect your ribbons. In reality, those who consistently have top-winning dogs understand that having a show dog isn’t easy at all–it’s […]
Do you watch Groups when you go to a show? It’s one of the best ways to improve your handling skills, yet many people don’t take advantage of this learning opportunity.
When most people talk about “show condition” they’re talking about maturity and coat. Some do recognize the need for good muscle tone, so they use a treadmill or they road work their dogs. For most dogs in the ring, muscle condition seems to be an afterthought on the part of their owners. Dogs go into the show ring with muscle tone that comes from lounging, not working, and the judge never really gets to see their full potential.
The dogs are the focus. You are totally correct about that. And the judge is supposed to be looking at the dogs. You are totally correct about that, too.
