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Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell Reference Books) [Hardcover]

Lynn Hall (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)


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Howell Reference Books October 13, 1994
An astute observer once described the scene at a typical dog show as "organized confusion." While the action may seem more confusion than organization, the reverse is actually true. It just takes a little while to learn this. Dog Showing for Beginners is the ideal means for the budding exhibitor to grasp the essentials and understand what is unfolding before her or him in this unique recreation. Every chapter has something important to tell the reader. Opening with a candid overview of what to expect from being a part of the sport, Dog Showing for Beginners goes on to help find that first show dog and explain how to get started in showing and hands-on learning. Here are simple explanations of how dog shows are structured and how dogs become champions. Excellent guidance on getting the equipment needed and entering shows is included along with how to approach your first show. This book also helps the reader find a place in dog showing and how to deal with the up and the down sides of the game. From beginning to end, Dog Showing for Beginners is touched with an insider's sometimes irreverent whimsy; as the author points out, if you're going to do dog shows, a sense of humor is a definite plus!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction


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About the Author

Lynn Hall is the author of numerous books for young people, including Kids and Dog Shows and Careers for Dog Lovers> She has been active in a number of breeds and is deeply involve in dog club activities and educational initiatives for the sport.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (October 13, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876054084
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876054086
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars "Not Really For Beginner's", August 1, 2000
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This review is from: Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)
When I bought this book I thought that it would help me understand everything I needed to know about dog showing. I thought that it would teach me about how to handle, train, and basically get started in dog showing. The book didn't help me in any of those topics, it said to just go get lessons or attend matches. If you are looking for a book that explains the system and politics of dog showing than this is the book for you. But as for beginners who don't know the first thing about showing this wasn't helpful.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Dog Showing for Beginners, March 17, 2000
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This review is from: Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)
I didn't know anything about showing when I bought my "Show Potential" puppy. This book helped me get a feel for what the shows might be like and had some good pointers, but it really didn't give me the things I was looking for, like how to train my puppy, how to get the best performance from her, or what other handlers may do in the ring. I finished the book feeling like I was going to have fun showing, but not to expect to win as a beginner, that beginners rarely get good dogs, and they're really at a disadvantage in the ring. As a beginner, my puppy has already won four out of the five classes I've entered her in (all against stiff competition!). This book helped, but I'm still looking for more information. Good for beginners who want to get a better understanding of the point system and what to expect at a show, but don't stop at this one. Read more!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've read in 30 years of showing dogs, February 13, 2002
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This review is from: Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)
I hesitated to look at a book that is entitled "Dog Showing For Beginners" as I have been showing dogs for 30 years. BUT, I absolutely loved this book because of the keen insight into every aspect of showing dogs. No, it isn't a training book, you DO need to go to handling classes to learn that, but I have never read a book so complete on the logistics of showing dogs. It is written from the perspective of someone who remembers what it was like to start showing dogs, and she walks you through every step and lets you know just how to be prepared and what to expect. If you are new to showing, you MUST have this book, it will answer EVERY question you have about how dog shows and the people who attend them "work". My favorite chapter and a most important point is about the politics - YES, you DO have to know what is going on behind the scenes! You will not be disappointed in this book, even if you are an old timer like myself.
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