Is it costly? I was wondering what the expenses were to showing your Dog. I have some babies that will be ready when they are 12 weeks (2 more weeks!) and i was considering learning how to shoe them but would like to know a little more aboout what is all involved? |
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For AKC confirmation showing: You have to wait till your pup is 6 months to enter their first show. I usually show pups myself to give them experience and take them to handling class. Once they are mature and ready I place them with a handler. With a handler it has cost me from beginning to championship around 2,000 to 2,500 per dog for just entry fees, handling fees, grooming, travel, and boarding, etc... But remember not all dogs finish and a few can finish very quickly, like my Gi - she finished in 3 weekends of showing. So it all depends on your dog's quality, their competition, are they ready with conditioned (coat), and are they trained and can walk on a lead and do well on the table. Also their personality plays a lot into winning. Judges like the outgoing personalities. I have tried to keep up with all cost of showing, not including grooming table, tack box, brushes, bows, leads, etc... I also have my dogs get a complete vet check, teeth cleaning, and full blood panel/bile acid tests done before they go off with my handler. I hope this gives you some idea. Right now it is a bit higher due to majors breaking. You go and then not all the dogs show up that were entered. I show myself some too, but hard due to my work schedule and demands. If you show yourself you can kinda budget and pick your shows. It is a lot of fun and I have met some really nice people and became friends - lifetime friends! |
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Im sry guys I meant they will be ready to come home to me frome the breeders at 12 weeks....i realize that I probably couldnt show them at 12 weeks just hoping to prepare them so when they are old enough I can show them. Thanks for the helpful info though!!! :) |
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But, if you go the route of a handler, you do miss out on the social aspect of the dog world. Meeting other exhibitors, learning tips and tricks from them. Plus the satisfaction of Championing your own dog. If showing is in your goals, then I'd wait to purchase an older puppy with a great pedigree that is of show quality. Usually a pup should be about 6 or 7 months of age. By the way their is a Yorkie Specialty in Houston this coming weekend at the Crowne Plaza, Friday, Sat, and Sun |
Let me just say dog shows have made me "broke"....have had to refinance my house just to pay for care, shows, upkeep ect... This is not a hobby for most LOL... Donna |
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