A Spectators Guide to Dog Shows
Your First Dog Show as a Spectator – Introduction
If you love dogs, you will love going to dog shows. They can be a lot of fun and you will see some very amazing examples of a lot of different breeds. First let me start by stating when I say a “dog show”, I mean Conformation. There are different types of dog shows and events. The one that most people recognize from what they typically see on television is the Conformation show. Why conformation? The idea is to have a dog that “conforms” to the breed standards. That is what the judges will be looking for – the best example of that breed. When you first get to the show site, you … [Read More...]
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Lead by Example – The Show Lead
You can go into the ring with a lead that is just a couple of dollars. You can get a very inexpensive lead from Resco that will do the job. I always like to have a spare around just in case I misplaced the other lead. What is the best choice is a nice [...]
The Slickest Slicker Brush
The Mark III Slicker Brush by Chris Christensen is a one of the only brushes you will need (for most dogs) when you get ready to go into the ring. A pin brush, slicker and a comb and you are good to go. Make sure you get a good brand and go with the Chris Christensen, [...]
Your First Dog Show as a Spectator – Introduction
If you love dogs, you will love going to dog shows. They can be a lot of fun and you will see some very amazing examples of a lot of different breeds. First let me start by stating when I say a “dog show”, I mean Conformation. There are different types of dog shows and [...]
Is it easy to take a dog in the ring?
That is not a simple question to answer. First of all, it depends on your comfort level of doing things in front of other people. Do you get nervous when others are watching you? That is just a start… the next thing is what is your dog going to do? When you first walk into [...]
May the Best Dog Win
If you are like myself and your dog is not just a show dog, but a part of your family, it will always be the best dog. But, I am also aware of my dogs weaknesses. If I was a better handler, I would know how to better hide them. Does the best dog always [...]
What are the most prestigious dog shows?
The National Dog Show is the one that you may watch on Thanksgiving Day before the football games, but it is not the most prestigious. Here are the most prestigious. Crufts (England) Westminster (New York) Eukanuba (California) National Dog Show (Philadelphia)
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