Dog Ownership 101 - May/June 2016

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7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DOG SHOWS by Alicia Breckenridge Follow Us: Some think that those who enter their dogs into shows just have amazing dogs, but what really goes into it is preparation and know-how. Here’s what to know if you want to be that owner. If you think your dog is the best and that everyone else should think your dog is the best, there is an event just for you. The sport of dog shows allows dog owners to show their dogs to the world. These shows, also known as confirmation events, have judges who compare dogs and then select a winner. The dogs are judged on their looks, structure and their ability in skill events. 1 WHAT IS THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB? There are all types of dog shows, but the biggest and most well known is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The show began in 1877 in New York City, where a unique group of dogs and people meet each year. Dog shows are very cutthroat and are quite an experience for those who have never been to one. This glamorous event follows rules that began over a century ago. WHAT IS THE AMERICAN KENNEL 2 CLUB? The American Kennel Club maintains that the general criteria for judging a dog is that it conforms the most closely to the standard of its breed. During competition, the judges will scrutinize the dog and determine how well it compares to the standards officially set for that breed. Characteristics set forth are generally those that enable the dog to perform the activities for which 6 DOG ownership 101 | MAY / JUNE 2016
Have you wondered whether or not a designer dog is the best choice for you? Page 38 holds the answers to common questions that many people have on designer dogs. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. it has been bred. Details such as structure, temperament and the dog’s gait are all taken into consideration as the animal is being judged against the standards of its breed. HOW ARE THE DOGS JUDGED? 3 Even though there’s a ton of ritz and glitz at dog shows, it’s not all about the dog’s appearance. What really matters are the standard rules. These rules provide a way for judges to actually judge the dogs without bias. Each breed of dog has a standard by which they are judged. A protective coat on a terrier, for example, is a must because it helps them hunt animals. These standards are found in the AKC’s Complete Dog Book. You can find these standards, as well as additional links, on their website at www.akc.org. HOW DO I ENTER MY DOG? 4 There are specific rules regarding which dogs can be entered in conformation shows. A dog needs to be intact, usually 6 months or older, registered and a purebred. An intact dog is one that has never been spayed or neutered. The reason for this is these events started as a way to compare dogs’ potential breeding capabilities. Some owners may not want to enter their dogs in these events because of the health problems associated with intact dogs. CAN I GET AROUND REGULATIONS? 5 Don’t get too upset if your dog doesn’t meet one of the rules to compete in dog shows. Cats, however, can contend in a distinct class at pet shows for some time and some shows allow cats to contend in distinct classes for cat shows. There are three kennel clubs that give optimism to pups that can’t compete in the traditional dog show mold. The United Kennel Club includes not just purebred dogs, but all dogs who are spayed or neutered, and even mixed breeds, purebreds of unknown ancestry and dogs that have flaws which prohibit them from being a UKC breed. What is in the agenda are tryouts for agility, obedience and pretty much everything needed for dogs to compete in a dog show. DOG ownership 101 | MAY / JUNE 2016 7
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