Peng1zrule Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Hello. Recently, I started thinking about showing dogs. I am leaning toward the golden retriever, as I admire everything about them--their size, looks, and temperment. I own a golden retriever mix and adore her. However, I really have no idea on how to get started. I think I should know as much about the breed as possible, but have a hard time finding literature on them. I went to the akc site and they don't have a whole lot of info on getting started showing. Can anyone help me? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 Hi there. I have been showing dogs for about 6 years. It depends on how old you are. If you are under 18 then you can show in juniors. If you are over then you can't. If you tell me how old you are I can help you more. You can show in the breed rings no matter how old you are. Like with other goldens. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 [quote name='Peng1zrule']Hello. Recently, I started thinking about showing dogs. I am leaning toward the golden retriever, as I admire everything about them--their size, looks, and temperment. I own a golden retriever mix and adore her. However, I really have no idea on how to get started. I think I should know as much about the breed as possible, but have a hard time finding literature on them. I went to the akc site and they don't have a whole lot of info on getting started showing. Can anyone help me? There are sure to be email lists to join and tons of websites out there on this popular breed - check yahoogroups for possible email lists. Problem with showing goldens might be their popularity - it takes a really good dog to win when there is so much competition out there. The AKC has a breed video done by the clubs for each breed - might be worth having for your breed. www.infodog.com is one site that has lots of info on shows in the US - go to shows and watch your breed and try to understand why the dogs get placed the way they do in the classes. Watch other breeds too. Read the standard - over and over :-) Find a local club for your chosen breed at www.akc.org and contact them about joining. Look for a mentor there. Ask if you can help someone at a show or to train dogs before they are shown. Find a local responsible breeder who shows to help you out. The hardest part is getting inside the 'network' once you are there I think you will find tons of help :-) try www.dogwise.com for books on breeds and showing and videos too Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 Also the best breeds to show are proubly the ones in the working group. Unless you have had a little bit more expienence and want a good challenge go for a beagle!! :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 Goldens take alot of grooming you will probably run into the thousand range for supplies. it would be easier to go for a sporting breed with less coat. Quote
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