So you’ve just bought your first purebred dog. It’s already a champion in your eyes but you’ve determined your going to give showing a try. First and foremost it takes some travel, some cash, and a love of dogs and people. Second don’t expect to be an overnight sensation, but enjoy the excitement of showing, and learn from handlers and dogs in the ring with you.
Here are some pages to check out to help you for your Show Journey:
- Preparation for Showing your Dog – Tips and Explanations for beginners from puppy show training and ring craft tips
- Types of Dog Shows – explains in summary the types of dog shows that are held
- Rules for Showing – the rules and regulations pertaining to conformation showing
- How to Enter – a brief on how to enter a show
- Preparing for the Show – Summary of what you need to do in the lead up to show day
- Day of the Show – what you need to do or expect on show day
- In the Judging Ring – outlines the proceeding in the ring
- Judging Procedure – Listing of the classes at the different show types
- Challenge Points – how the challenge points work towards Champion title
