Welcome to our many friends all around the world to the beautiful Working/Herding Dog Digest
As we approach 2026, getting closer and closer to our 23rd year of publishing this great magazine. Our commitment to our clients and readers continues as it always has been from day one and that is to both educate an inspire. We shall continue to always strive to make every issue better than the last. That my friends is our promise to you. We are a magazine that goes to MANY shows in Many States over Many. Many Weeks. We are seen by ALL the Right People in All the Right Places.
My applause to the highly respected and long-time running Doberman Pinscher Cub of Sacramento. Founded in 1965. Sheila Dinardo and Luis Silva were the highly respected Breeder-Judges having the honors of presiding over a beautiful West Coast entry of its finest Doberman Pinschers this year. Long time President. Adrian Woodfork NEVER leaves any stone unturned in putting on both this and the weekend’s All- Breed Shows. Again, a standing ovation to you all and a big shout out to You Nick Smith of Kimura Designs for this Amazing Photo of Mrs. DiNardo after awarding the Veteran Dog Best of Breed. This is TRULY what Judging dogs should be all about!!!
I have been friends with Mike Szabo since his very first show dog, a Rhodesian 
Ridgeback: Ch. Kwetu’s Luke Blackburn handled by Bill Sahloff. I was a young Sales rep at Kennel Review Magazine, and I could ALWAYS count on Mike to do a color ad as “Luke” would become the Breed’s top winner of his time with 7 Bests In Show. Conversations would always go the same: Mike would tell me how his Girlfriend “Kelly” was begging him to pop the question. How much he loved hanging out with bill at the shows and eventually he would always say “Well. I guess you are calling because you want some CAKE...my response was always the same...”I’m like a fat kid...I love Cake!!
Hey buddy, we will miss you as a A.K.C. Rep and wish you all the best life has coming your way in the future.
Congratulations to the most beautiful newlyweds: Ashley Cuzzolino and Aaron Wilkerson on their exciting new wedding 
nuptials. I wish my dear friends that they have such a great fun life that in the blink of their eyes they find themselves walking their beloved princess Audrey walking her down the aisle with undoubtedly the future King of England.
Listen, I believe in minding the business that pays me and OBVIOUSLY my concerns are Working and Herding Dogs and I really don’t like to venture off my path. However, I must ask when is enough, enough? After your dog breaks the Shih Tzu BIS record, BIS in Orlando for over $50,000, wins 100 Bests in Show, Top Dog All-Breeds-#1 Toy for 3 Years-Group First Westminster- breaks the All-Time Toy Group record. Why, oh why is that wonderful little dog not cut down and finally getting to play in the grass after all this. Oh well, now, that I went off the road and ventured into Toyland let me get back on the road with my loyal and protective Working Dogs After all...I WORK for them. All day, every day.
Our next and final issue of the year is our COLORFUL annual. If you are a Breeder or Handler, please call me so we can plan on a multiple Breeder or handlers Section. End the year right End the year showcasing your great 2025 in the Working/Herding Dog Digest Annual Issue-Deadline November 15th. Special Breed features on Anatolian Shepherds, Beaucerons, Cane Corso, Cardigan Welsh Cardigans and St. Bernards.
That’s All for Now, I’ll See You at The Shows.
