Types of Dog Show

Explore the different formats of dog shows, from breed-specific competitions to championship events and what to expect at each type.

Companion Shows

There are few places to practice ring craft skills apart from training classes. However nothing beats getting your dogs out into the fresh air and encounteri...

General Championship Shows

A General Championship Dog Show is where you will find the top show dogs from most canine breeds registered with the Kennel Club in the UK. Beginners can com...

General Open Dog Shows

For serious exhibitors there are different levels of dog shows. At the top are the Championship Shows where challenge certificates can be awarded and top hon...

Group Championship Dog Shows

There are over two hundred different breeds registered with the Kennel Club and each breed falls into one of seven groups. Each group has its own Championshi...

Single Breed Open Shows

Single Breed Open Shows are a dog show that only one breed of dog can enter. The Kennel club has over two hundred different breeds of dog registered in the U...

The Show Certificate of Merit

In order to encourage exhibitors to attend an Open dog show the Kennel Club introduced the Show Certificate of Merit. An Open Show is a dog show that is open...

What Are Limit Shows for Dogs?

Unlike other dog shows a Limit Show has certain entry requirements and restrictions. You must belong to the breed club or show society that is organising the...