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MR. DOUGLAS A. JOHNSON | Bloomington, Indiana. Breeding under the renowned Clussexx prefix, Doug Johnson has produced more than 250 AKC champions, with his dogs earning over 160 Best in Show awards and 20 National Specialty wins across four breeds. He is the only breeder to have produced Westminster Best in Show winners in two different breeds, including the Sussex Spaniel“ Stump,” the oldest dog ever to win Best in Show at Westminster. Honored as AKC Sporting Breeder of the Year( 2005) and Winkie Award Breeder of the Year( 2019), he is also a founder of the Canine Conservation movement, advocating for responsible breeding practices to preserve unique breeds. Approved to judge nearly all breeds, Doug has officiated worldwide, and the 2026 show marks his seventh judging assignment at Westminster.
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MRS. SIOUX FORSYTH GREEN | Pinehurst, North Carolina. A third generation dog sports lover, Sioux Forsyth Green’ s family roots in the sport trace back to her grandparents who emigrated from Scotland and Germany with their dogs. She has attended Westminster since childhood, with a unique family legacy— her parents are the only married couple to have both won at Westminster. Approved to judge her first six breeds in 2016, she is currently licensed for the Working and Sporting Groups. This year marks her third Westminster judging assignment.
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MRS. POLLY DORSEY SMITH | St. Stephens Church, Virginia. Polly Smith has been involved with dogs since childhood, beginning her showing career with a German Shepherd and later breeding and exhibiting American Foxhounds in the 1960s. Over the years she has been active in both specialty and all breed clubs, and her judging career has taken her to many of the nation’ s top shows, including Santa Barbara, Westchester, and Detroit, as well as numerous National Specialties. Internationally, she has judged across South America, Europe, and Asia. Her connection to Westminster dates back to 1963 when she exhibited her American Foxhound, and she has since participated as exhibitor, steward, and judge. This year marks her 13th Westminster judging assignment.