Helpful Links for the Fancy (aka...Conformation People)
Dog Show News
Canine Chronicle | Online magazine for all things relating to dog shows
Training Your Show Dog
AKC
American Kennel Club - Event Search (akc.org) ("When and where is the next show?")
ScheduleofPoints_DIV8.pdf ("How many dogs does it take for a major in my breed?" "There are six dogs entered. How many points is that?")
Points Progression ("How many points do I have?" Requires website registration & dog's AKC registration number)
Grand Championship ("What's the Grand Champion program all about?")
Owner-Handler Series What's this new Owner-Handler Series all about? How can I compete with my dog?
New Breeds Accepted into the AKC Find out what breeds have gained acceptance into the AKC.
ScheduleofPoints_DIV8.pdf ("How many dogs does it take for a major in my breed?" "There are six dogs entered. How many points is that?")
Points Progression ("How many points do I have?" Requires website registration & dog's AKC registration number)
Grand Championship ("What's the Grand Champion program all about?")
Owner-Handler Series What's this new Owner-Handler Series all about? How can I compete with my dog?
New Breeds Accepted into the AKC Find out what breeds have gained acceptance into the AKC.
Canine Recipes
Recipes for...
Growing more coat (Grow Hair on a Doorknob)
Weight gain for thin dogs
Chicken Jerky Treats (NEVER buy chicken jerky made in China!Here's a recipe so you can make your own.)
Junior Showmanship Info & Stats
AKC Junior Showmanship Resource Center
AKC Junior Showmanship group on Facebook
Juniors Statistics | Canine Chronicle Junior Handling stats
Show & Grooming Supplies (collars, leads, et al...)
Show Me
Show Me In my opinion, this is absolutely the best book ever written for learning the ins and outs of showing a dog in conformation. Since it's also one of the least expensive, it's a must have! The link will take you to its page on Amazon. (FYI...I don't make any money off my recommendation.)
Show Superintendents
Musings
My First Rally Class is a humorous look into the misadventures that transpired when I attempted to convince Louie that we should become a Rally team.
When my dog Lucky died, I disappeared too shares the feeling that when our beloved ones die, part of our identity does too. This is not a sad article however, but one that leaves us with renewing possibilities.
When my dog Lucky died, I disappeared too shares the feeling that when our beloved ones die, part of our identity does too. This is not a sad article however, but one that leaves us with renewing possibilities.