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Originally Posted by troubletb If you don't mind me asking a few (I think) simple questions about showing your dogs!! Do you train your own furbabies for the ring?? What are the commands they need to know? How much does it cost to have someone else show your dog? Is there another site were I can get information about upcoming shows in my area (other then AKC) If Petey's soothy areas clear I think I would like to show him (at least once) But he has no manners now!! One more question, I think his tail might be too short, is that a major fault? He is so tiny, his tail is a little nub!!  |
www.infodog.com is a great place to find out about shows and it is also a good place to look at showdogs. The icon on the left of the screen WABR is where people post pictures of their dogs.
Many kennel clubs have handling classes. The AKC website is a good place to find out if there is a kennel club in your area. Go to a few meetings and you may be able to find someone who would help you get started.
The Eukanuba National Championship is going to be on Animal Planet this afternoon. I think it's just highlights not the entire show but you could get an idea how to stack and move your dog. There a some very good books on handling. My favorites are The Winning Edge by George Alston, Secrets of Show Dog Handling by Peter Green and Tricks of The Trade by Pat Hastings.
Good luck to you. I have been showing for 30 years and I still love it. It is a great feeling when the judge points to your dog and then hands you that little scrap of blue ribbon.