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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  Well, I will have my girl in her first AKC show Thursday. I still don't know how to "show groom". i have been afraid to trim her ears and paws because AKC is so hung up on the pretty looks on a dog. But, I will do it Wednesday night and hope for the best. My girl will be in the 9-12 month class so she will not have to have a topknot. A puppy's hair isn't long enough. So what you do is pull the hair up, make a fan of it and stick the show bow in. AKC does allow the use of hairspray and other like products. UKC doesn't. I also show UKC. They are concerned with the overall conformation of the dog. You can't even take your comb or brush in the ring like you see in AKC. I saw people at westmister the other day, brushing their dogs on the table right in front of the judge. That is so not right. The hair should part pretty good down the middle on it's own but if not, you use a rat tail comb and yes, you can use something on it to hold. I use Plush puppy right down the part on both sides. Wish i could help more but I am just learning myself. |
Dee when that coat hits the ground and you get up in 5 in the morning to bathe, blow dry and flat iron that dog the day of the show you will want to get everyone of those precious hairs in place before the judges watches your dog move. Judges don't mind. Remember that those judges were exhibitors first.
I have had a change of plans - I will be there watching you this weekend. (Your info is in the mail)