Late Entry to a Dog Show The judge has the final say whether to allow a dog and handler who show up late.
Winners and Reserve Winners Exhibitors who place second in their classes need to remain at ringside for Reserve judging.
Starting to Show a Weimaraner Dog owner wants to begin showing a friend’s Weim puppy, but doesn’t know where to start.
Dog Shows Divided by Coat Color Why some breeds are judged in different varieties based on coat colors or coat length.
Dog Breeds Missing From Group Judging The AKC does not require Best of Breed winners to remain for the judging of their Variety Group.
Getting Started Showing a Dog The first step is contacting a breed club to see if your dog is considered “show quality.”
Show Judge Dismisses Dog Out of Fear Judges who are not comfortable around certain breeds should not apply to judge them.
Dogs Trimmed Coat Should Be Disqualified Even if a trimmed coat is not in the breed standard, judges may choose a scissored dog.
One in a Million Similar breeds sweeping Hound Group judging leaves one spectator stunned.
Showing Great Danes Owner asks why her blue Great Dane hasn’t been winning the shows he’s entered in.