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Originally Posted by scrapindee  I will admit that I didn't dress professionally for the first two shows I showed at. The person who I bought my puppies from did not advise me on how to dress for the show and there are very few books that talk about how to dress for a show. After I saw pictures, I knew I wasn't doing it right. And I've really changed my style.
I think it is important to ask questions. Maybe attend a few shows to see how they dress for their shows. IABCA is more casual than AKC; I'm not sure about ARBA, NAKC shows. |
There are several books written by well known handlers that speak too appropriate dress code for the ring.....
While the dress is professional and should be to be a backdrop for your dog....there have been times, when I wasn't showing that a fellow exhibitor asked me to go in for them, since they were showing 2 dogs and both had won their class, and believe me jeans and tennis shoes are not appropriate dress....but, when there is a need, one must do what they gotta do.