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Puxutawny's Showing Tips

 











 

 

 

Our Dogs are Shown with Pride and Bred with Thought
in Mind.
 

  • Your breeder will register the puppy with the Canadian Kennel Club.

  • The second step to showing is to become a member of the Canadian Kennel Club.

  • Become familiar with the Breed Standard. You can obtain a copy from the Kennel Club.

  • You need to learn how to 'handle' your dog.

  • Your puppy needs to be taught to walk correctly. That means to walk next to you, on your left side, without pulling or tugging on the leash. Take some dog handling classes to get you started.

  • Your puppy needs to be taught to stand still on a table while a stranger examines him (including opening the mouth to show the teeth and having his testicles touched to ensure both are present if it is a male).

  • It will also need to be taught to stand still while being brushed and groomed, this will be a big part of it's life - especially on show weekends!

  • You need to learn to groom correctly (your breeder should help you out there).

  • You should also attend some shows BEFORE your puppy is old enough to enter (6 months for CKC Championship shows) and just sit and watch the judging.

  • Why not enter your puppy at a 'Sanction Match'? This is an unofficial show (no points are awarded toward championships) and puppies can enter at 3 months. Most breeders use these matches to help train puppies and get them used to the show atmosphere - so you can too!

  • Dress for work but wear comfortable shoes.

  • Do not expect to win all the time even if you DO think your puppy is the most incredibly beautiful dog ever born.

  • And smile - there's always another show coming up! See you there!
 

Joan Leishman
184 Center Street
Dashwood, Ontario
N0M 1N0
(519)237-3579
e-mail at petworld@hay.net