Dog Showing for Beginners

by Lynn Hall

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

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 13, 1994

About the author

Lynn Hall was the author of over fifty novels for juvenile and young adult readers, as well as over two dozen novels for younger readers. Her books focus on coming-of-age stories featuring dogs and horses.

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to get a novice into dog showing. Only flaw is the outdated cost towards showing. I liked the chapters on defining the classes/groups and evaluating your dog. If a person is looking for a starter book that is low cost, this it it. I think I only paid $5 plus shipping on Amazon for a new hardcover book.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I hated this book, I gave it five stars because it thoroughly explained to me why I would absolute and completely HATE dog showing. I will stick to getting Rockwell his canine good citizen and drafting certs.