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'Only' a Companion Dog Show?

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15-08-2007, 11:45 PM
Very informative and enthusiastic. Makes me wonder if I should try one ...
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Bloodaxe
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22-12-2007, 09:11 PM
I've been a regular at exemption/companion shows for 20 years now. In more recent years I've been a judge and organiser too. In my busiest year with my keenest dog, we attended 57 shows in 12 months, much to his delight.

With various dogs at these shows I've competed in conformation, crossbreed, novelties, handling classes, obedience, agility, scurry and even the odd gundog event (though my sighthounds are not very good at this :grin: ).

It's a great way of meeting doggy people, socialising dogs, and generally having fun, as well as learning a whole host of dog handling skills. Unlike at open/champ shows, experienced handlers at companion shows often have time to hand out advice to newcomers, making it a great way for newer dog people to make contact with experienced ones and pick their brains.

Well worth the effort.
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may
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05-06-2008, 07:26 PM
Great article, i take my xbreeds and non reg dogs to companion shows and its a great day out aswell as a great place to socialise pups:-)
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huskysuz
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14-08-2008, 08:40 AM
I took one of my huskies to his first companion show at mgf and he got a 2nd place for the dog with the best coat and it was so much fun I'm going again next year!!!!!!
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huskysuz
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16-08-2008, 08:10 PM
After reading your article on companion dog shows I entered my neutered 2yr old sibe in a companion dog show at the mgf show and bless him he got a 2nd, both he and myself had a very enjoyable and fun day, I shall definately do it again!!!
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Animalcrazy
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04-09-2008, 08:26 PM
I fully agree with you on this and having been an organiser of several companion shows (lots of hours spent planning, getting sponsorship for classes, trophies and rosettes to name but a few things) and attending them, it's definitely not ONLY a companion show. Thanks for raising this important issue.

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mojoparis
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09-07-2009, 02:38 PM
really useful information. we are 'expecting' our wheaten puppy in approx three weeks and will look into attending a companion dog show to get both the puppy and us used to the show ring.many thanks. :-)
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huskysuz
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19-07-2009, 09:51 PM
Just been to another fun dog show and this time was asked to help judge and that was so scary but so much fun as well, though sadly couldn't enter mine, heyho always next one!!!!
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Kanie
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25-07-2010, 07:21 PM
:001: Great article! I think people do tend to forget the ammount of hard work that goes into running events like these.
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michelle_m
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01-03-2011, 12:03 PM
Great article very intresting to read. I am hoping to take my GSD to companion dogs shows later this year as at the moment she is to little and this gave me a good insight into it. :grin:
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