Do you show your dogs? What type of dogs do you show? How old was the dog when you started? Do you judge dogs on a more strict bases now that you have done dog shows? What made you interested in doing it? Any good or bad experiences? Please share!

I have always enjoyed watching a good dog show but cannot even fathom showing a dog myself. I love dogs too much to go through what seems like all that stress.

As my dog was from a really small litter and the other two puppies are out of the country, my breeder asked to have Bo showed.

He was in his first show last month and acted like a typical seven month old puppy that had never seen a show ring before. Therefore, mommy and Bo are going to handling classes soon!

Since I owned a chihuahua, I have been torn between showing off my dog in a show and just letting my cute little dog away from the pressure brought by potentially restless crowd. Sure, I can skip training my dog and let a professional do it. But then my Butter would probably not enjoy it.

Its fun.

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Not showing anything currently now but I have shown both in conformation and in agility with poodles and Yorkies. I am busy training my newest puppy now. Do you need assitance? do you show?

Originally Posted by LuvMyMutt

Do you show your dogs? What type of dogs do you show? How old was the dog when you started? Do you judge dogs on a more strict bases now that you have done dog shows? What made you interested in doing it? Any good or bad experiences? Please share!

Yes, I have been showing dogs for many years. I show Lowchens and Bichons. They usually start showing at 6 months. Not sure what you mean about the judging part. I am not a show judge, if that's what you mean. I love dogs and when you show them it is to better the breed. Have had many many great experiences at shows, and also some not so good ones. That list is way to long to go into!!

I'm planning to show my youngest dog...
But I guess he is not ready yet...
His fur is not that develop for me...

nope i do not join my dogs in a dog show..but i just show it to my friends i got positive feed backs though

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Originally Posted by Lyka_01

I'm planning to show my youngest dog...
But I guess he is not ready yet...
His fur is not that develop for me...

The best advice you can get is from your breeder. She will be able to tell you when dogs of her line are most likely mature enough to hit the ring.