Show Dogs

Is Your Dog Ring Ready?
Before taking your dog to the next conformation show, be sure you've done your part to train, condition, and groom him.

Judging Dog Shows Overseas
An overseas judging assignment is both an honor and learning experience for dog-show judges.

Judging Local Dog Shows
Judges know dogs, but what if they know their exhibitors?

Judging the Veterans Class in Conformation
How should judges evaluate winners of the past?

Judging Uncommon Breeds at Group Level
How do judges compare one dog breed to another in the ring?

Novice Judges: Test Your Mettle
We know you know a lot about dogs, but what about judging conformation in the ring? Find out with this quiz written by renowned judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper.

Play Training Your Dog for Agility
Try these five games to get your dog excited about agility!

Purchasing a Show Puppy
Choosing your first conformation puppy takes research, interviewing and patience.

Putting Up Puppies at Dog Shows
When judges evaluate puppies, maturity shouldn't matter as much as exemplary soundness.

Rising to the Challenge in Agility
Agility training Beagles