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Originally Posted by gemy  Be prepared to spend upwards of 20 hrs per week, on grooming, socialization, and training. Particularly in the beginning, when wrapping and such is awkward. You will need to find and purchase the "right" products for your show dog. You will need to purchase grooming tables, crates, different leads, wrapping papers, grooming shears;clippers,e tc. Your show dog will need to be bathed at least once a wk or more.
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Would you explain to the layperson, the purpose in showing? I'm assuming its to get an objective perspective of how close your dog is to standard. It seems to require a huge investment of time & money. Is it like a beauty pagent in that the winner's are awarded prizes in addition to the recognition of being well put together? With the hours required it seems like it would become your fulltime job. |
Handling classes and grooming products, training, physical conditioning and nutrition do take money. However, on top of that you'll have traveling expenses, and entry fees....not to mention equipment.
The purpose of Showing per the AKC is to obtain approval of your breeding stock..
And yes, it is a full time job....handling, presentation of a dog.. requires hours a day..
Winners are awarded points towards their championship.....ribbons in conjuction with their placement....Trophies if at a specialty.