Top Tip #28
Remember the show results are not final until the card/rosette is handed to you. Keep showing and presenting your dog to the judge until the card/rosette is in your hand.
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Top Tip #27
Top Tip #27
Remember to respect your dog, respect other exhibitors, respect the judge, respect the stewards/officials!
Remember to think about everyone else at a show. Although you are there to show your dog off to it’s best, please think of others at the show. 🙂
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Top Tip #26
Top Tip #26
Keep a note of all the judges you have been under and how you did for your future reference.
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Top Tip #25
Top Tip #25
Make open shows a social occasion with friends of different breeds. ‘Setting up camp’ together can make a long wait go quickly!
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Top Tip #24
Tip Top #24
In handling classes there is rarely a right or a wrong way. As long as what you do is neat, tidy and seamless.
For example, showing teeth can be side, side front or side, front side. Neither should be marked incorrect. It is more important to show the teeth clearly to the judge without blocking the dogs nose or poking their eyes.
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Top Tip #23
Top Tip #23
When showing your dog, you are asking (paying) for one persons opinion of your dog on that day, against the competition you have that day. Tomorrow is another day and another judge.
Just remember, you always take home the best dog (your dog).
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Top Tip #22
Top Tip #22
Remember to thank the judge, in Handling classes especially.
This should be done when you have finished your patternwork, where possible and also after your class or judging of the classes.
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Top Tip #21
Top Tip #21
Attend a breed specific judging seminar for your breed, even if you don’t want to judge.
You don’t need to take the exam, just attend to learn more about your breed.
This knowledge is good if you are showing to help you understand your dogs faults. It will improve your handling as a result!
Another good seminar is the Kennel Club conformation and movement. Again to give you the understanding of what makes a good show dog.
You can find more information on these though breed clubs, dog papers and the Kennel Club website.
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Top Tip #20
Top Tip #20
Have “control” of the lead.
Learn to fold the lead in your hand to the desired length quickly, calmly and neatly.
In handling classes this is a must, in breed classes it looks professional and gives a cleaner performance.
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Top Tip #18
Top Tip #18
Make the most of the good weather for getting out and training/bonding with your dog/s in new places! 🙂
Rather than the normal winter walks where we are glad to only see fellow hardcore dog walkers and get home to the warmth and a hot drink!!!!! 🙂