A Westminster Dog Show Judge Tells Us What They're Looking For | Defector
Dog show judges evaluate each dog against its breed standard, emphasizing positives and functional traits; becoming a judge requires extensive experience and breeding achievements.
Move over, doodles. There's a new 'It' dog in town.
Dachshunds have surged in popularity, becoming a fashionable, compact breed widely visible across New York City and ranking No. 6 on AKC lists in 2023–2024.