Finding a Show-Dog Trainer Look through magazines or attend a show to meet handlers who specialize in the breed.
Showing an Afghan Hound This large and athletic dog needs a physically fit handler to best present her.
Building a Show Dog’s Confidence Handling classes can expose your dog to the show ring and let you try different stimuli.
Showing Spayed or Neutered Dogs Altered dogs are allowed to compete only in certain situations and certain clubs.
Level Playing Field A dog show veteran is upset about American Kennel Club judges’ bias.
Winning Dog Breeds Why some dog breeds in each group tend to place and win more often than others.
Campaigning a Champion Dog Showing a dog to achieve a national ranking requires the right dog, time, and money.
A Weekend of Dog Shows Weekend-long dog shows feature many competitions at various levels.
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.