Baiting Dogs in the Show Ring Handlers use tasty morsels of liver or chicken to keep the dog looking alert.
Campaigning a Champion Dog Showing a dog to achieve a national ranking requires the right dog, time, and money.
Comparing Dog Breeds in Show A Group or Best in Show judge determines which dog is the best representative of his breed standard.
Examining a Dog in the Ring Judges examine all of a dog’s body to see if it conforms to the breed’s standard.
Showing a Purebred Dog Having a knowledgeable breeder evaluate your dog is the first step.
Spaying, Neutering, and Conformation Dog shows were designed to evaluate breeding stock so breeders can improve the quality of their dogs.
Specialty Dog Shows Shows where one breed of dog is exhibited are perfect places to immerse yourself in the breed.
A Weekend of Dog Shows Weekend-long dog shows feature many competitions at various levels.
What It Takes to Be a Dog Show Champion How a winning dog earns the abbreviated “Ch.” in front of its name.
Why Westminster Is Top Dog While not the largest in terms of number of dogs competing, Westminster is the most prestigious dog show.