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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom  Thanks again for the advice. I am interested in showing, but I don't know that I'm allowed to begin my Tank in showing, as he's already 14 months old. He is AKC, but I didn't really start researching stuff and getting interested until a little while back...am I allowed to start in adult shows, rather than puppy shows? |
Little help here...
He can compete in the 12 to 18 month class......Get him entered as soon as possible....just for the practice of being in the ring.....Once he turns 18 months and 1 day, he'll have to be entered in American Bred (very few people enter there, but itis an option until both of you feel comfortable)....then go on to Open Class......This Class tells the judge your dog is ready to win.
Contact a local Kennel Club, check and see if they hold any local comformation classes.......great training for both of you.........
Get to shows as soon as possible....best way to get to meet people that can help you get started.......
Another suggestion....if you are truely interested.....start buying that show equipment.....little by little.....it get's expensive if you attempt to buy it all at once. I had all of mine prior to even finding my first show dog. That 1st show dog purchase is not cheap. Same as your whelping equipment.
Go to the AKC website....some info on for Novices on showing.....also, many Kennel Clubs are holding seminars at their shows for the Novice......