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Entry to the dog show

An exhibition of dogs is necessary to select the bestrepresentatives of the breed. When a positive evaluation is awarded, not lower than "very good", the dog is allowed to use in breeding. To participate in the exhibition, your pet must have documents on the origin, drawn up within the framework of any cynological community (RKF, SCOR, etc.). You should visit the exhibitions under the aegis of this organization.

You can register for the exhibition in advance at herOrganizers or as a last resort you can come directly to the event by paying a fee on the spot. But in the latter case, you should be sure that you have all the required documents in your hands, usually a pedigree or a puppy dog, a certificate from a veterinarian, in some cases received diplomas from exhibitions. The full list needs to be found in a particular club, because requirements may vary depending on the breed and the cynological community.

If available, all availableIt is advisable to ask the breeder of your dog, it is he who can best explain to you all the nuances, help with the preparation and display of the dog at the exhibition.

Handling dogs, learn how to show yourself

If you have lost contact with the breeder, youit will be necessary to comprehend the science of an exhibition event, which is in no small part a show. This is often manifested in the evaluation, alas, rather the grooming of the dog and its professional display in the ring than the exteriors as a breed animal. But even with a competent breed expertise, these components of the exhibition should not be discounted.

Showing a pet is best entrustedprofessional handler, or you have to pre-visit the relevant courses and learn all the exhibition knowledge with the dog: when to enter the ring, where, how to put the dog, how to go about it and when to leave the ring.

It is important to be able to demonstrateinterest, concentration, activity of the pet, the corresponding exhibition stand, pedigree movements during the run. The dog should show a calm reaction to examination of the teeth, ears, the feeling of the body, testing the testicles (in males). Courses handler today are organized with many cynological clubs.

Grumming a dog: preparing for an exhibition

If your dog belongs to the breed with a complexgrooming (poodles, Scotch terriers, schnauzers, etc.), you can not avoid visiting the groomer. Register for a haircut and styling in the salon better in advance. If you require a simple hairstyle for your breed, you can prepare the dog for the show yourself, having bathed it the day before and combed it before the ring itself.

It is not recommended to use for exhibitionGrooming methods: for a number of experts, the presence of chemistry on the dog is a serious drawback, because there is no way to evaluate the quality and structure of the wool. Allowed during laying to help yourself only by spraying with clean water. You can find out exactly which haircut and styling your pet needs for the ring, again in the canine club or in the detailed description of the breed, but in this case you will need an edition with pictures.

Arrival to the exhibition

Directly to the exhibition of dogs, in addition todocuments, you should take with you a comb for your pet, change shoes, if you are the handler. You also need a ring (a special leash for the ring), it can be purchased at the exhibition itself, there is always organized the sale of the necessary inventory.