Entering a Show
Navigate the process of entering your first dog show, from finding events and completing entry forms to preparing for competition day.
Be Prepared for the Weather
After preparing your dog for a dog show the last thing you need is to be faced with adverse weather conditions either travelling to the show or when you arri...
Benching and Tents at Dog Shows
It is usual for outdoor dog shows to have undercover areas for dogs and exhibitors due to the dubious climate in the UK. In years gone by the tents as they a...
How to Save Money While Showing Your Dog
Exhibiting a dog is an expensive but exciting hobby. With a little thought and planning it is possible to save money while still enjoying trips to dog shows....
Know the Class Your Dog is Showing in
No one wants to arrive at a show, after paying out large amounts of money in entry fees and driving hundreds of miles only to find that they have missed thei...
Making Friends When Showing Dogs
Speak to any serious ‘dog person’ and they will tell you that when you join the world of dog showing it will take over your life. Your friends will fall...
Quiz: Is Dog-showing Right for You?
It might seem really glamorous and exciting, the thought of entering competitions and bringing home ribbons and rosettes – and indeed, many people enjoy th...
Ring Stewards
Whenever you attend a dog show you will see that there are other people present in the show ring apart from the judge and exhibitors. Each ring will have at...
Show Etiquette
For many people dog showing is a pleasant hobby, in much the same way as stamp collecting and woodturning, however for many it is a way of life and a very lu...
What Equipment to Take to a Show
You need to be ready for any situation when attending a dog show. Remember you may have to carry everything across large show grounds before you reach your r...
What is a Judge Looking For?
A judge is someone who, in the opinion of the society organising the dog show, can assess the breeds before him and place the dogs accordingly. The judge wil...
What to do if Your Dog Won't Show
So you’ve started showing your dog, you are both doing well and then comes the day when he doesn’t want to show. He could be shying away from the judge,...
Where to Stay with Your Dog
Apart from holidays, there are sure to be times when you need to stay overnight somewhere with your dog in tow. Never expect to turn up at a hotel, guesthous...