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Originally Posted by tjdmom  Last time I checked about a year ago, there were no UKC shows in my area. We don't have all that many AKC shows either unless I want to travel over 3 hours. But I do wish there were more UKC shows around here as I've been told it's easier for new people to break into it. Also, am I correct that UKC doesn't allow all the hair products. I have heard that someone who really knows how to groom and really make use the products can make a dog with a less than perfect coat appear perfect. Does anyone know if that's true? |
That is correct. if you go into the UKC ring with a brush or comb even in your pocket, you will be excused from the ring. They DO check the dogs for products. The judges will literally pick up the coat of a long haired dog and run their hands thru it checking for products. I was at a show last year when a judge took a topknot down. there are of course, discreet little ways to do things but you better not get caught. I got called on the carpet this past Spring for flat ironing my dog. It was called excessive grooming. Our dogs usually go into the ring with only a bath of shampoo and conditioner. people may say it is easier to finish in UKC but one thing about it, it is not a beauty contest and if your dog wins, it wins on it's own merit. Not vecause it is all prettied up or died or anything. the judges don't have to stand at the table and wait while the handler brushes her dog again before the go round. That is so irritating when I watch the big AKC shows.