The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog (Absolute Beginner's Guide Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Cheryl S. Smith
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 128760
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0761533591
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70811
UPC: 086874533592
EAN: 9780761533597
ASIN: 0761533591
Publication Date: June 2001
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Condition: crease on cover
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Product Description
The Blue-Ribbon source for showing your dog.
Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Inside is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit.
This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing. In the end, both you and your dog will be ready to succeed in the show ring!
"A comprehensive how-to manual that encompasses every level of experience." —Corky Vroom, president, Professional Handlers' Association
"Masterfully written, offering insight and tips for both aspiring and experienced dog show enthusiasts. By far the most complete book on the market." —Susand Bulanda, senior conformation judge, UKC
"Demystifies the sport of dogs without erasing the wondrous mystique of the art, and mentors the novice through the world of dog shows." —Lilian S. Barber, exhibitor, breeder, and AKC judge
"If you've ever wondered about dog shows, shown a dog, or wanted to try it, this book is tailor-made for you." — Darlene Arden, author, The Irrepressible Toy Dog
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 Good overview April 5, 2008
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. I lost my smooth fox terrier before we had a chance to try actually being in the show ring - but felt prepared that we could have done it. Maybe some day there'll be another show prospect but there will never be another Hatter.
 Great for UKC Fanciers February 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Absolute Beginner's Gde to Showing Your Dog July 23, 2007
Excellent for the beginner to know what to do, how to do it, how to dress in the show ring.
Awesome! April 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this book. I have been showing dogs for the past 2 years and am still learning. This book was very informative! I have learned more in this book than in 2 years of winging it! Buy this book you will not be dissapointed!~
The Absolute to have for a starter February 18, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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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