Do you show your dog??

**EssTer** · 10-13-2005, 04:36 PM

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** · 10-13-2005, 06:15 PM

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** · 10-13-2005, 09:54 PM

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** · 10-14-2005, 06:40 AM

Nope. my dog is a resuce.

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

**k9krazee** · 10-14-2005, 06:07 PM

Nope and probably never will. It just doesn't appeal to me, you breed a dog that is "show quality" and judge it based on looks but can the dog really do its job...probably not. A show Lab I am sure would not be able to retrieve ducks all day or a show Husky most likely wouldn't be able to pull a sled...I would rather see those dogs do what they were bred to do. I really wish there were earthdog trials or training near me where I can get my Jacks underground...now that would be a blast. No offense to those who show their dogs or others, this is just my OPINION.

**wolfsoul** · 10-14-2005, 08:27 PM

Visa is a showdog, and can still work all day long.

Her last show she took Best of Breed and a Group 4th. Besides conformation, we are also taking agility classes. We already took handling class. On Monday Visa is going to take her herding instinct test (I hope we do well!), and we may continue herding if she likes it. And we also have high hopes for schutzhund, obedience, therapy, flying disc, and flyball. Visa is a BEAUTIFUL dog with an amazing conformation, but she is still everything a Belgian should be when it comes to working ability!

**wolfsoul** · 10-14-2005, 08:33 PM

And to answer the poll --- I haven't handled Visa in the ring yet. For now, her breeder handles her --- I am going to go to the spring shows and study the handlers first. Then I will feel alot more confident.