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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  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. |
The old school for handling is that you never brush a dog on the table, I know many do it today. I was taught it's a no, no.....incorrect ring etiquette to keep the judge waiting. It's fruitless anyway. You put the dog on the floor and it shakes, so your brushing efforts go out the window. But, on the other hand the brush is put on the table for the judge to use, so they can pull up the coat and watch it drop, judging for correct texture.