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    Is There Any Things Said About Your Breed...

    in General Dog Discussion

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    It's an Afghan Hound

    Yes they originally came from Afghanistan

    No I don't clip his back that is a natural coat pattern

    No they are not born with all that coat

    No I don't bath him every day

    No they are not stupid,

    They were bred to hunt independently, without human intervention.

    Yes I know your mother's, brother's, best friend's, uncle had one back in the 70's

    No you don't see a lot of them these days

    Yes they come in all colours

    No it is not just like your neighbours lab@#$%oodle!

    Show Ring F A Q

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    thanks for your honest advice ELLZ, I have emailed her breeder and a breeder in my area and hopefully they will be able to look at her and tell me if she is worth showing... I would like to get a puppy sometime in the future from a good breeder and show a little more seriously, but I just thought that she would be a good dog to learn with (even if she isn't that great and never wins anything).

    Some friends from the local kennel club told me that I might find another 'learner' like myself on here who might be keen to learn as well, as most experienced people are breeders and show their own dogs rather than show other peoples... if that makes sense... Maybe I should have been clear that I was looking for someone like myself that would like to get experience but not necessarily win as I'm not sure if my dog is a good example of her breed still.

    But thanks again, I will hopefully hear from people tomorrow and have her evaluated to find out what I need to do and if she is a good prospect. :)

    What you want to do is fabulous in theory and I really admire you for it. But even though you are setting out with the best of intentions, it is just as much work to just "dabble" as it is to put a really nice puppy into the ring. And, I hate to say it, but some of the people in the show world can be pretty brutal to newcomers. I would not like to see somebody so keen be mistreated and lose interest simply because their dog was not perhaps the best quality or didn't have enough of the right type of hair.

    The other thing too is that it can be a HUGE culture shock for a dog, even if it was shown as a puppy, to enter the show ring as a mature dog and you may find she simply doesn't perform. I've had this happen myself. I purchased a young adult who had been shown as a youngster and due to family commitments was unable to get into the show ring with her for a couple of years. By this time, she had decided the couch was a far better proposition and her body language made it patently clear she wasn't going to behave, perform or animate so I left her at home.

    Personally, and this is only MY opinion based upon my own experiences, I think you'll get more enjoyment out of starting out fresh with a promising baby puppy which is a clean slate, learn how to present a coat properly for the show ring from scratch and hopefully form a lasting show ring partnership.

    In the absence of a like button:

    LIKE!

    Really great advise! :)

    Show Ring F A Q

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    She is a shetland sheepdog.. I've been told it's probably not the best breed to start showing with competition-wise but I didn't buy her to show her, I just realised she was on the main register about 6 months after I got her and decided to try showing as a hobby. She was born and bred in Australia so I guess I will enter her in 10 to start with since 11 seems to be a bit more intimidating atm. Thanks for your advice ELLZ! Very much appreciated. :D

    How old is she? There might be other classes that may be a better option.

    Petting Dogs At A Dog Show.

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    I show two breeds that people want to interact with, Afghan Hounds and Irish Wolfhounds.

    Generally I'm more than happy for people to interact with my guys. In my experience most people are respectful and ask if they or their kids can pat the dogs. I've even let people pat Lochie, the Afghan, just before I go in the ring :eek: It usually doesn't take much to brush a topknot tidy again. Most people realize that it's not on for their kids to have messy hands when they pat a dog. Yes you are going to get all the stupid questions but I see this as an oppurtunity to educate.

    For me it works both ways, my dogs get socialization with kids and strangers and I do some breed education and the people walk away feeling good and happy about interacting with the dogs.

    IMO aggy shows are great for getting dogs used to all sorts of weird things, kids, strange, loud noises, people in wheel chairs, different animals etc. these are things that you normally don't encounter every day ad are great ways of socializing your dogs and doing breed education and getting the word out about purebred dogs. :)

    You sound like a great breeder and a very tolerant and understanding person. Do you breed or just show?

    Let's just say I have witnessed a lot of intolerance during my life and these days I try to encourage people instead of putting them off. :)

    I just show and leave the breeding to others who are better at it than I would be. :thumbsup:

    Petting Dogs At A Dog Show.

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted

    I show two breeds that people want to interact with, Afghan Hounds and Irish Wolfhounds.

    Generally I'm more than happy for people to interact with my guys. In my experience most people are respectful and ask if they or their kids can pat the dogs. I've even let people pat Lochie, the Afghan, just before I go in the ring :eek: It usually doesn't take much to brush a topknot tidy again. Most people realize that it's not on for their kids to have messy hands when they pat a dog. Yes you are going to get all the stupid questions but I see this as an oppurtunity to educate.

    For me it works both ways, my dogs get socialization with kids and strangers and I do some breed education and the people walk away feeling good and happy about interacting with the dogs.

    IMO aggy shows are great for getting dogs used to all sorts of weird things, kids, strange, loud noises, people in wheel chairs, different animals etc. these are things that you normally don't encounter every day ad are great ways of socializing your dogs and doing breed education and getting the word out about purebred dogs. :)

    Show Ring F A Q

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    Posted

    Thinking of showing your baby puppy?.

    Grooming:

    Talk to the breeder of your puppy about which products to use.

    Read breed specific forums and FB groups

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    Talk to other people in the breed

    Talk to the breeder of your puppy.

    Before entering a show:

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    Go to at least a couple of shows with the breeder of your puppy if possible

    Talk to exhibitors of your breed at shows

    Go to show training if possible

    Once you have entered the show:

    Bath your dog the day before the show or when your breeder suggests you bath your puppy

    Get to the show early so you have time to get set up and get you and your puppy ready

    Have fun with your puppy

    Show your puppy in the ring

    Don't worry if your puppy will not stack for longer than a few seconds. Look around you, must of the other babies aren't either.

    Have fun with your puppy

    Go home with the best puppy in the world no matter what happened in the ring.

    Repeat as long as you and your puppy are having fun.

    Oh yes. Talk to the breeder of you puppy.

    As far as sweepstakes are concerned for your first couple of shows I wouldn't bother entering until. You feel comfortable with breed judging. :)

    Two last things

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    And

    Have fun with your puppy!

    Hope this helps ease some of the nerves of those new to the show ring :)

    Lol my breeder does not show... but I have got in contact with someone else who is very familiar with my pup, his lines, the breed and the show ring sooo big plus for me

    I have been attending show training for about 2 months... :) also fun.

    Why im stressed.,... PUP HAS DECIDED HE DOESNT WANT TO STACK ANYMORE!!! lol I hope this changes on the day haha...

    Re-read the bit about if your puppy won't stack! :)

    And relax! With baby puppies it's all about having fun and getting them and you used to the ring.

    Just go to the show and have fun with your pup. :thumbsup:

    Show Ring F A Q

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Keshwar

    Thinking of showing your baby puppy?.

    Grooming:

    Talk to the breeder of your puppy about which products to use.

    Read breed specific forums and FB groups

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    Talk to other people in the breed

    Talk to the breeder of your puppy.

    Before entering a show:

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    Go to at least a couple of shows with the breeder of your puppy if possible

    Talk to exhibitors of your breed at shows

    Go to show training if possible

    Once you have entered the show:

    Bath your dog the day before the show or when your breeder suggests you bath your puppy

    Get to the show early so you have time to get set up and get you and your puppy ready

    Have fun with your puppy

    Show your puppy in the ring

    Don't worry if your puppy will not stack for longer than a few seconds. Look around you, must of the other babies aren't either.

    Have fun with your puppy

    Go home with the best puppy in the world no matter what happened in the ring.

    Repeat as long as you and your puppy are having fun.

    Oh yes. Talk to the breeder of you puppy.

    As far as sweepstakes are concerned for your first couple of shows I wouldn't bother entering until. You feel comfortable with breed judging. :)

    Two last things

    Talk to the breeder of you puppy

    And

    Have fun with your puppy!

    Hope this helps ease some of the nerves of those new to the show ring :)

    Show Ring F A Q

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Keshwar

    Hi All...

    Im a newbie to the world of dog showing and my Chow Chow has her first show this weekend coming. Lets just say im very nervous! ARGH!!!! But excited :D

    Shes a very socialable puppy and thinks every dog just wants to play with her. The problem im having with training is getting her to stand. As soon as she sees the treat she sits. Guess that was my fault for training her to sit initially and she learnt that in the first week we got her. Im working with her on the stand and we've got it to about 30 seconds maybe longer sometimes but i dont think i'll be able to get her standing for the whole time by Saturday. Any tips?

    Ive read so much about shows on this forum and loving the idea. Obviously Ive heard the lets say 'not so nice' stuff about the show world but I just want to be able to spend some time with my dog and seeing as though she thinks shes a princess and loves everyone looking at her this would be a great thing for us to do together and also spend some sister bonding time as my 13y/o sis is very keen to check it out and maybe join junior handlers.

    Hi KT,

    If she can stand for 30 seconds then I wouldn't be too worried. A 30 second stand for a baby puppy is brilliant. :thumbsup:

    The most important thing at this stage is for you both to have fun and enjoy yourselves. You will both improve with time and practice. :thumbsup:

    Enjoy your show in the weekend.

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