The Westminster dog show is one of the most famous dog shows in the world. It’s a two day contest and occurs in New York City in the Madison Square Gardens on a yearly basis. Dogs from all over the world are brought to compete at the show and the judges are provided by the [...]

While the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the American Kennel Club are prominent organizations in American dog show culture, they are not the only dog show associations in the world. In fact, while the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is one of the oldest canine sporting events in the world, it is not the [...]

You have arrived safely at your first Show, found the correct car park, and have time to spare. Well done your day is off to a good start! It is a good idea now to get your dog straight out of the car, see if it wants a drink and then take it for a [...]

The next step is to teach your dog to submit to being checked by a complete stranger. Start with a friend who knows the dog; while you hold him in his show pose have your friend touch the dog all over beginning with his head, just as the judge would. This includes parting the dog’s [...]

Change the lead from the left to the right hand (while maintaining the tension) and begin to adjust the rear legs. Do not let go of the lead or let the head drop out of position or you will most probably find the front will need readjusting again.
In some dogs with very good rears, little [...]

Showing your own dog offers many rewards. There’s a sense of achievement and pride when you successfully handle your dog to the winner’s circle, and a deeper bond of respect and affection is shared between you and your pet.
The grooming and other preparation necessary before a show is felt to be a very relaxing hobby [...]

Most people know that the abbreviation AKC stands for the American Kennel Club. The American Kennel Club is an organization created for the sole purpose of promoting purebred dog breeds. One of the most successful things that the American Kennel Club does to promote the breeds of dogs recognized by the organization is to sanction [...]