Ebook: Showing Your Dog: a Beginner's Guide

Competing at dog shows is an excellent way for the family - both young and old alike - to enjoy a hobby together. Many people enter this sport first with a family pet as a fun day out and then move on to more serious competition at championship level. The ultimate goal for most newcomers is to qualify for Crufts and perhaps even win the much coveted Best in Show award. This book takes you step by step through the process of what is required to enjoy showing a dog. It will tell you: - How to choose a good quality pedigree puppy and understand its health requirements - How to train and prep.;Cover; Half-title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1: Starting Out; Breed standard; Being aware of faults; Choosing a dog with sound temperament; Checking the pedigree; Considering the training; Picking the right breed; The seven groups; Questions to ask yourself; How much to pay?; Doing your research; Buying from advertisements; A guide to finding a puppy for the show ring; Author's story; A good exhibitor ... ; A bad exhibitor ... ; 2: Learning to Show; Training at home; Vaccinating; Grooming; Introducing a collar and lead; Hands on; Fun time.