show dog at the same time? My daughter really want a dog, and she wants to become a junior handler. What is the per fect dog for showing and being a family dog?thanks.

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A Boxer, they are great with children, adults and babies and are the most loving, intelligent animal I have ever had. They are also good for show. We have a flashy fawn right now and I have never been happier!

Golden Retriever. But I'm biased. ;-)

The best show dogs are also family members. Retriever breeds are good family dogs, as are the Poodles, all sizes. But the poodles require a lot of grooming skill. Same for the Spaniels, great family dogs but require more grooming skills for handling.Some of the hounds are good, especially Beagles.

There is no definitive answer to your question. People here will list their favorite breeds, but only you can determine which breed best suits your family and your lifestyle.By the way, Junior Handler is a great way for younger folks to get involved in the dog sports. There is also scholarship money available to junior handlers who stick with it.Good luck.

-Boxer-Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever-Border Collie-Pembroke Welsh Corgi-Beagle-Akita-German Shepherd-Basset Hound-Cocker Spaniel-Sheepdog-Saint Bernard-Poodle-Dachsund-Maltese-Austarlian Terrier-SamoyedGo search for 'family dogs perfect for show' or something like that, if you don't want any of those breeds.

american cocker spaniels are really good dog they learn fast there very loyal and sweet and the dont get that big but arent tiny either.im a junior handler as well and my 1st puppy was a cocker spaniel and were doing great together so i would highly recommened a cocker spaniel

Probably a golden retriever. they are a good first dog and also are beautiful and easy to show. they are great family pets and have great personalities and qualities that make them ideal for kids, young people and old people alike. also they are smart, energetic, and just make you want to go out and play with them and also they love walking, running, hiking, and of course, swimming, which is good if you have a pool or spend a lot of time on the water. just make sure you see the dog before you buy him/her and also when you let the dog swim, make sure she wears a life jacket. even though retrievers are good swimmers, they still need life jackets just for safety. they can get worn out quickly and drown if someone doesnt get to them in time.Also, labrador retrievers make good first dogs, as well as Corgis, Collies, and Poodles.Corgis and collies like to herd tho, and and also collies are a little more shy than poodles, corgis and retrievers. but they are extremely gentle.

any breed of dog is suitable. so long as it recieves the proper training. there is no such thing as a "bad dog"

Your daughter needs to become active in an AKC dog club that offers conformation classes. A specialty club is a club for those who fancy just one breed. An all breed club is a club for fanciers of many different breeds . She should not worry about getting (owning) a "show dog" to handle in order to join a club. Most reputable breeders will not sell a show puppy to a novice unless she is at least involved in the breed and active in a club. She can learn how a dog show works, breed standards, handling, presentation, proper show grooming, judging and so on.Owning a show dog does not mean she will make a great handler. She needs to learn the standard of the breed she fancies before she can learn to handle. There are plenty of "show" club members who would gladly let her work their pups and adults at conformation classes. She is better off learning handling on different dogs in her chosen breed than just handling one single dog anyway. The best advise I can give to her is to join a dog club and get involved with dog people. She will learn from other members. Most handlers never started out owning a perfect show dog.