Showing Your Miniature Pinscher |
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The Kennel Club has set a ‘Breed Standard’ for every breed of dog, which represents the ideal conformation and characteristics for that breed. At shows the Judge compares each dog and evaluates it to determine which dog is nearest to the breed standard. Types of showThe number of categories and grades of dog shows can be confusing for anyone new to dog showing. The easiest way to break into the show world is to find a mentor. This will often be the breeder of your puppy, they have been there, done that, and can help to show you the ropes. The first question you should ask yourself is whether you want to enter a breed specific show, or a multi-breed show. Breed specific shows, are as the name suggests they have classes for just one breed of dog and are organised by the breed club. These types of shows are more than likely to attract breed specialists who have been involved in the breeding and showing of a particular breed for many years and, as such, can provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the breed. Some people prefer to start out on their show career by entering general shows that schedule classes for several breeds of dog. These shows are run by general canine societies and are a good testing ground for new exhibitors and judges. As the show will not be run by a specialist breed club there will not be a huge selection of classes for each breed and some breeds may not even have their own classes, they will be all together in a Variety Class. As there are many more general canine societies than there are breed clubs, there are always plenty of these shows held every year. ClassesOnce you have found your way to the right part of the
show schedule you must select which class, or classes, you would like to
enter. Open shows can schedule over 20 classes for each breed and, with
detailed definitions for each class, it can all be rather confusing.
Age restricted classes Minor Puppy, Puppy and Junior are all classes restricted to dogs of certain ages. No dogs may compete at Kennel Club licensed events until they are at least 6 months of age on the first day of the show. However shows licensed by Dogshows Limited allow dogs to be shown from 20 weeks of age. Please note that these type of shows are not affiliated to the Kennel club in any way. Minor Puppy - For dogs of 6 and not exceeding 9
calendar months of age on the first day of the show. Qualification restricted classes There are many other classes, which can be scheduled that will be restricted by the awards your dog has gained in previous shows. The awards which should be counted towards qualifying for the various classes will differ depending on whether you enter a Limited show, or whether you enter an Open or Championship show. All show schedules carry a full definition of each class. All dogs can enter the Open class regardless of age or previous wins and many show societies might just put on a puppy class and an open class for each breed particularly if it is a small show.
Our Show Results 2007All of the results on this page can be verified by the relevent societies. The Miniature Pinscher Club
Northern Open Show - 18th November 2007 Blackburn & District Canine
Assocation Gold Star Dog Exhibition - 29th July 2007 Chadderton & District Canine
Society - 10th June 2007 Chester City & County Canine
Society - 27th May 2007 North West Canine Association Red
Rose Special Charity Open Show - 7th May 2007 Wigan & District Canine
Society - 1st April 2007 Horley & District Show
Society - 18th February 2007
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