Within seven to 14 days prior to the date of the fixture you should receive, in the mail, return of your stamped self addressed envelope with your exhibit number, catalogue receipt and a listing of the first number in each group. As the day of the show approaches you should be preparing your dog by regular grooming and training so that it may be presented to the judge in top show condition and trained to behave correctly in the judging ring.
The best way to ensure your exhibit has an equal opportunity in competition is to present it in the best possible show condition by pursuing a regular grooming and training program every day. The top winning exhibitors will tell you that you win your prizes in the backyard by grooming and training your dog - you only go along to the show to collect them! Diet and exercise also play a large part in presentation of your dog. On the morning of the fixture arise early leaving home at a time which will allow you to travel to the show venue without panic.
Attend to your exhibit so that it is comfortable whilst awaiting your call to the judging ring. Under no circumstances leave your dog in your vehicle during hot weather. Present your catalogue slip to the show secretary's office and on receipt of your catalogue check your entry in the class or classes entered and assess the approximate time your breed will be judged by:.
Before you bring your dog to the ring, and again when you are waiting to be called in for your class, watch how the judge is going about the task. Almost every judge employs a different technique, how the dogs are paraded, where they stop, which pattern of movement is required, where the dogs that are fancied are placed in the initial stages, how different handling methods are viewed and so on.
An astute exhibitor can learn a lot by carefully observing the judge's methods and requirements. Your dog needs to win a total of points to become a champion and 1, points to become a grand champion.
Points are awarded at the judges discretion to be best of each sex of each breed over six months of age at a championship show, there are also additional points allocated to the best of breed winner. Challenge points are calculated as follows, five points plus one point for each dog in competition over six months of age. The maximum points available to any exhibit at any one show is 25 points. With the dog's leash in the left hand all the time, move up to the ring edge directly in front of you.
Turn so the dog turns to the left on the inside. Return to the judge and set your dog up. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Back To News.
By Denise Flaim Dec 09, 4 Minutes. Dec 09, 4 Minutes. Find A Mentor For plenty of people, the sport of dog conformation is a family affair. Buy A Catalog Sure, print catalogs are becoming somewhat anachronistic in our increasingly digitized world, but they are still sold at every conformation show. Get Some Class Handling class that is. A Dog-Eat-Dog World? Stick Around In the past, most dog shows were benched, which meant all dogs were required to stay for the day, and fanciers became a captive audience, learning a lot about their breed and others, if only by osmosis.
Have Fun! If the answer is yes, then this is the e-book for you! AKC Privacy Policy. Founded in , the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. The American Kennel Club sanctions match shows with your local kennel club. A match show is a dress rehearsal before going to your first real show. You are wise to attend as many match shows as you can. Each time that you take your puppy into the breed ring you learn something new and valuable!
Check with local clubs and training groups to ask about fun matches. Fun matches are play shows that are not sanctioned by the AKC. Once you have attended match shows you are ready for a real dog show. You can find information about upcoming shows at akc.
You will probably be directed to a dog show superintendent. This is a group that sends out information on shows and registration forms. Keep in mind that dog show entries typically close two to three weeks before the date of the show. It is interesting to note that dog shows are divided into two types — benched and unbenched. Most shows these days are unbenched. This means that you find the time your puppy will show and the ring number in your judging schedule. You can arrive at the show in time to groom your puppy and allow her to relax.
Once you are finished showing, you can go home or choose to stay to watch the group and best in show judging. The only time that your puppy can leave her bench is for potty breaks and to be shown. This can make for a long and tiring day!
Do not allow her to approach other dogs at the show! Ask before you approach or pet another dog. My two sons grew up going to dog shows. Please keep your children under control and do not allow them to approach other dogs. Keep in mind that the judge is simply offering his or her professional opinion of how well your puppy compares to her breed standard. You can choose to agree or disagree, but remember to be polite to the judge! There will be judges who love your puppy and ones that are not impressed.
In the dog show world, you simply learn which judges to show your puppy to! Your other option is to hire a professional handler to show your puppy! The dog show world is a unique and fun world, but certainly not for everyone.
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