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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog (Absolute Beginner's Guide Series) (Paperback)

by Cheryl S. Smith (Author) "When people talk about a "dog show," they mean the sport of conformation..." (more)
Key Phrases: former professional handler, gaiting pattern, judging schedule, United States, Talking Dog, Best of Breed (more...)

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (June 7, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761533591
ISBN-13: 978-0761533597
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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When people talk about a "dog show," they mean the sport of conformation. Read the first page

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former professional handler, gaiting pattern, judging schedule, armband number, flying trot, free stack, aforementioned parties, novice exhibitor, professional handlers, premium list, junior handler, sponsoring club, dog showing, group judging, show superintendent, show clothes, tack box, exercise pen, kennel club, other exhibitors, championship points, conformation class, indoor shows, champions class, single breed

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United States, Talking Dog, Best of Breed, Winners Dog, Grand Champion, Best Male, Champion of Champions, Best Female, Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Canadian Kennel Club, Bernd Guenter, Best of Opposite Sex, Bred-by Exhibitor, Irons Strempski, The New Complete Italian Greyhound, American Rare Breed Association, Animal Planet, Cocker Spaniels, Darlene Arden, Federation Cynologique Internationale, Miscellaneous Class, Rules Applying, Schedule of Points, Spectator Sport

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The Irrepressible Toy Dog by Darlene Arden on 7 pages
The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care by Amy Shojai on page 118, page 122, and Back Matter
The Bernese Mountain Dog: A Dog of Destiny by Bernd Guenter on page 66, page 246, and page 249
Successful dog breeding by Chris Walkowicz in Back Matter
The Road to Westminster: How to Select and Train a Purebred Dog and Prepare It for the Show Ring by Robert B. Freeman in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly for the Beginner, June 29, 2001

By	beryl parks (Pfafftown, NC United States) - See all my reviews

I think this book was written just for me, and it couldn't have come at a better time. I have been studying the sport of dog showing for six months and have had many questions. This book has answered almost all of them, and of course gotten me to ask more.

It is very detailed from just attending your first show and what is going on, to entering your first show and what to bring, all the way to being a winner. The format made it very easy to read with pointers from the Pros, notes of interest, and a review at the end of each chapter. I read the book cover to cover in a matter of days, but you could also only read sections that were of interest.

I plan to keep this book close by and refer back to it as I continue my quest of Dog Shows. Thanks for this wonderful informative book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book, August 29, 2003

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I found this book to be an excellent guide for the beginner. Truly befitting of the title. What I didn't anticipate was that this book would continue to serve as a resource and refence once I knew how dog shows worked. I have lent it to several people and "highlighted" certain passages for easy reference. This book has been recommended by me to several friends, both experienced dog fanciers and beginners. Overall, an excellent resource for everyone involved in showing regardless of experience.

And the show checklist is essential!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute to have for a starter, February 18, 2007

By	MStattner "artist - www.monikastattner.com" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

To start to show your dog this book should be your first reading. It was recommended to me by an AKC showdog breeder/handler.(Without this book I would have a hard time to understand the point system) Covers all the aspects of showing a dog from anatomy to the paperwork in an easy to read, and entertaining format. The "Tips from a Pro" is priceless.
I strongly recommend to anybody how is thinking to show their dog, or just to be familiar with dogshows and what handlers are doing in the ring and why.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Used review
When purchasing a used book I realize you are taking a chance, but I never expected a book with such colorful kid markings where a small child apparently used it to play school... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Katrina H. Benton

5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview
While this doesn't go into a great deal of detail, this is an easy to read primer to get started. Good information throughout to get started towards winning. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Jan Hoadley

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for UKC Fanciers
This book was OK. It is a good guide for showing in the UKC. There are some good references in the book. I found it very helpful as a companion book on the subject of showing.

Published 17 months ago by J. Clary

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Beginner's Gde to Showing Your Dog
Excellent for the beginner to know what to do, how to do it, how to dress in the show ring.

Published 24 months ago by drdirksen

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I love this book. I have been showing dogs for the past 2 years and am still learning. This book was very informative! Read more

Published on April 24, 2007 by Vidalfire

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginner's Book
Easy to read, concise instructions, great for a novice/junior who wishes to begin showing pets in any areana. Would recommend this for any person who is contemplating showing dogs.

Published on November 3, 2006 by Jan Weller

3.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog
This book was informative and very helpful for my first match last week. It was easy to read and understand for a person who is new to dog showing.

Published on July 14, 2006 by Chong

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a beginner in showing
Great book with lots of information on all you need to know on getting into showing your dog. I bought this book because I was a beginner and had know idea at all on showing it... Read more

Published on February 19, 2006 by Jennifer Zube

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the newcomer to showing
I've been involved in obedience for many years but I am venturing into conformation for the first time and have found this book able to demystify much of the show politics. Read more

Published on April 14, 2005 by bulldog lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginner!
This was a great book and will do well for the beginner. I have shown for a few years and found it helpful in many ways. It is very easy to read and to throughly understand. Read more

Published on August 7, 2003 by Lisa

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