Seventy-Two and Still Judging Dogs | Boise News

At 72, Debbie Long-Gschwender—after a decade of intense study and $25,000 in investment—is poised to judge the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, where over 2,500 global champions compete for “Best in Show.” A lifelong dog lover who began her journey in Pennsylvania, she now holds the final word on herding breeds, guiding them toward the spotlight at Madison Square Garden. Despite social media’s glare and the show’s prestige over prize money, she remains grounded in Nampa, Idaho, mentoring local breeders and keeping the canine competition alive in her backyard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26af3a82c418b980