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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Brussels Griffons: Should You Ignore the Standard?
At a recent dog show, a dog of another toy breed entered the ring, and he had a very obvious marking that his breed standard calls an “extremely serious fault.”  A very longtime breeder of this breed was showing him. What was the breeder thinking?  Was he making points? Was he hoping the judge didn’t […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/brussels-griffons-should-you-ignore-the-standard/ | December 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Sports These 4 Obedience Teams Will Warm Your Heart
The individual journeys that dogs and their handlers take to the American Kennel Club Obedience Classic in Orlando follow a variety of paths. Whether their goal is to achieve a perfect performance or to build an enduring relationship, their hard work will be on display when they compete on December 15 & 16. All 243 […]
/expert-advice/sports/these-4-obedience-teams-will-warm-your-heart/ | November 30, 2018
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Expert Advice: News Meet the Best in Show Judge for the 2018 AKC National Championship
Native New Yorkers tell it like it is, and Elliott B. Weiss — the Best in Show judge at this year’s AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin — is no exception. “I was a teenager, and I grew up without a dog,” he explains about how he got involved in the sport of purebred […]
/expert-advice/news/meet-the-best-in-show-judge-for-the-2018-akc-national-championship/ | October 24, 2018
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Expert Advice: News Uno the Champion Beagle Won the Hearts of American Dog Lovers
It’s been a decade since Uno (Ch. K-Run’s Park Me in First) put his paw print on Westminster Kennel Club and American dog-show lore with a crowd-roaring triumph on the green carpet of Madison Square Garden. The 15-inch Beagle, who bayed and barked his way into fame and died recently at age 13, will be […]
/expert-advice/news/uno-the-champion-beagle-won-the-hearts-of-american-dog-lovers/ | October 5, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Tips for Interacting with Fellow Dog Show Exhibitors
In the last column, we discussed the importance of making a good impression on the public at shows. The accolades you earn in the ring can be a hollow victory if you project a cold, unfriendly veneer when dealing with interested spectators and kennel club volunteers. Your interaction with fellow exhibitors is equally essential. These […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-show-etiquette/ | September 21, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Allan Unleashed: Why Enter Shows With Dogs That Have Not Passed Their Health Clearances?
A promising puppy from your last litter has gotten off to a smashing start with his owner-handler. He made his debut at your breed’s national specialty by winning Best in Sweepstakes, and shortly thereafter beat impressive adult competition to claim his first major. His owner exhibits him beautifully; they have built a great rapport; and […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-dog-shows-health-clearances/ | August 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Allan Unleashed: Joining Your Regional Breed Club
If you’re interested in learning as much as possible about dog sports and want to participate in a meaningful, hands-on way, joining your regional breed club is an important connection to make. It is a natural complement to membership in your local all-breed kennel club. The all-breed club will afford you the opportunity to learn […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-joining-your-regional-breed-club/ | July 4, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Appropriate Behavior at Dog Shows Is Key for Breeders
Not all of the judging at a dog show takes place in the ring. As a breeder-exhibitor, your demeanor and interactions with others will be judged from the moment you set foot on the showgrounds. Stewards, the superintendent and AKC field staff, the show committee, the media, fellow exhibitors, and, perhaps most importantly, the public, […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/behavior-at-dog-shows/ | June 22, 2018
Sports & Events The Road to Best in Show
Showing dogs is a fun sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows, or conformation events, originated as a way for breeders to evaluate their breeding stock. While the purpose remains, dog shows are a great opportunity to socialize with people in your breed and develop […]
/sports/conformation/resources/road-to-best-in-show/ | June 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports Allan Unleashed: The Importance of Small Dog Shows
I recently participated in my local all-breed kennel club’s annual show weekend. As always, it was a friendly, laid-back event, less than 1,000 dogs — although the entry was up by 150 this year — and the shows drew some nationally ranked Top 10 canines from many far-flung states. I made myself useful stewarding each […]
/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-small-dog-shows/ | June 6, 2018

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