Do you show your dog??

[Jessika]

I show my mixed-breed dogs from time to time.

There's an organization near me where you can take and show mixed-breed (neutered!) dogs. It's pretty much for fun, to learn how to handle a dog, and they are judged based on health and temperament. I think it's a great program, I'm going to try and find the info on it and post it here.

Oh I wish we had an organization like that near me! Though neither of my pups are mixies, Charlie is neutered and had SLIGHT hearing loss. Not to mention I would imagine it would get you lots of experience!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

No, I don't show any of my dogs. Tia's not show quality at all, the Dobes are rescues and not at all show quality and Tango's a mixed breed. I have seriously considered showing my Toller when I get her in a few years only because it seems like a great way of socializing your dog and I also love the overall atmosphere of dog shows, but then again, I know showing does take quite a bit of work and I'm not sure what I'll be doing in that point of my life so I might end up just sticking to agility and possibly feild triaining her. (just for fun, as I don't want to ever hunt...)

I'm not sure why, but I actually wasn't too fond of the whole "showing dogs" idea before I went to one this year and now I love them....

[EssTer]

I do not own a dog right now, but I still show dogs for other people...and I love dog shows..and next dog taht I´ll have will be deffinetley show quality, so I could show him I dont see anything bad about dog shows, and breeding pure (healthy , hip &eye checked) dogs

[areias]

There are a couple mixed breed associations, and some of them hold shows that include mixed breed conformation classes...based on soundness, temperment, manners, and overall shape of your dog. I believe you can search for different chapters in your state...here's some links for those who are interested.

Mixed Breed Dog Clubs Of America
American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration
North American Mixed Breed Registration

I don't have experience in any of these, I only know of them, so I can't tell you much more.

I don't show any of my dogs-two of them are mixed, and my GSD was born from a stray dog. I would love to do it though..I want to show a Dobie.

[gemini9961]

Nope, Maggie is a mix so she's can't be shown. Sadie is Rat Terrier and that is not a AKC breed. Grant is AKC breed, but not registered as he is from the shelter. He would mess up the ring anyhow, running out there like a big ol goofball. Hey world, here I am.....look at me....I'm Grant, all mighty Grant!!!! Chasing all the little dogs around, oh lord, I can see it now.....please ma'am get your dog outta here...LOL

[Vette]

Nope. my dog is a resuce.

and ive never thought about showing anyway.
and dont have no wear near the funds for it.

[zoomer]

Well, I show two dogs, but they aren't mine. But I show Georgia in 4-H sometimes.

[Danegirl2208]

not YET..Just waiting to get my pup

[lv4dogs]

I do not show yet but hope to in the future.