Whether you're dreaming of stepping into the show ring for the first time or aiming for championship glory, our comprehensive guides make your pedigree dog showing journey exciting and rewarding. Great Dogs is here to help.
Find a Ringcraft Club
Learn where to find ringcraft clubs in your area and how to connect with experienced dog show trainers for your breed.
Stud Book Numbers
The stud book is the Kennel Club's yearly record of championship show winners and a prize for serious dog exhibitors and breeders.
Junior Handling
Young people can compete in dog showing through junior handling classes, working toward badges and places at major competitions like Crufts.
Making Sure Your Dog Breed Is Healthy
Check your puppy's health before buying by asking breeders about parents, health tests, and registration papers.
Working with Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are trained to help disabled people navigate daily life, and working with them offers a rewarding career path.
How DNA Profiling Can Help Puppies and Dog Owners
DNA profiling for dogs can verify parentage, identify lost pets, and reveal hidden health risks in your breed.
Are Purebred Show Dogs Unhealthy?
Purebred show dogs aren't necessarily unhealthy—here's what the controversy actually gets wrong.
The 'Open for Dogs' Scheme
A scheme that lets dog owners bring their pets to shops, cafes and attractions instead of leaving them home alone or in hot cars.
Petlog: Reuniting Owners with Lost Dogs
Petlog is the UK's largest pet reunification service that uses microchips to help reunite lost dogs with their owners.
Code of Best Practice for Dog Show Judges
Requirements for becoming a dog show judge in the UK, including breed club lists, training rules, and Kennel Club standards.
DNA Tests to Trace Dog Breeds' Lineage?
Dog DNA tests can confirm your puppy's parentage if you suspect the breeder misrepresented the breed or lineage.
What Can I Do About a Fraudulent Dog Pedigree?
If your dog's pedigree seems fake, here's how to contact your breeder and report the issue to official bodies.
Picking the Right Puppy to Be a Show Champion: A Case Study
Angela learns how an experienced dog show mentor helped her pick the right Dalmatian puppy from a litter of potential champions.