Left: Silky Terrier versus Right: Yorkshire Terrier

    A Yorkie or a Silky – What’s the Difference?

    We’ve all walked down the street and complimented someone’s small, silver-coated “Silky Terrier,” only ...

    Judging Shih Tzu

    The Responsibility of Judging Shih Tzu – A Top-Knotted and Drop-Coated Breed

    The Responsibility of Judging Shih Tzu – A Top-Knotted and Drop-Coated Breed(A version of ...

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    Breeding Ethics – Can You Be Bought or Sold?

    The terms “ethical breeder” and “responsible breeder” are used a lot in the purebred ...

    Judging the Papillon

    Judging the Papillon

    Fine-boned, dainty, elegant, happy, alert, and friendly. When judging Papillons, keep these words from ...

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    Welcome to Toy Spaniels

    English Toy Spaniels are sweet, charming, a bit bull headed and super smart. Charlies ...

    pekingese head photo

    Pekingese Examination on the Table

    Examining Pekingese on the table is similar to the examination of other breeds. Judges ...

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    Havanese History

    Havanese country of origin is Cuba. As is true of the history of many ...

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    Conformation – The ‘Other’ Performance Event?

    Conformation is all about the evaluation of breeding stock. Well, at least that’s what ...