Showing an Eskie

Siberian Free Spirit · 10-15-2005, 06:43 AM

[IMG]Skye, my American Eskimo[/IMG] Any tips on how to get a dog into the show world? I am thinking of showing my Eskie (either in obediance trials or conformation) and I would like to know more about it. How much time does it take to train a dog for shows? Is it expensive? Is it worth the time and cost? Pleeeeeeeeeeas reply soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 10-15-2005, 07:10 AM

Probably the best advice I can give you is to make contact with the breeder, if their reputable they should be able to assist you in not only evaluating your dog to see if conformation is an option but can also give you tons of the information your seeking as well as get you started off on the right foot.

Its also helpful to make contact with your local breed club and speak with them and make an appointment with your veterinarian to be sure that all the proper health testing is done so that your starting off with a healthy dog that can do what is required without injuring itself. (( Important for both but in my opinion even more so with agility since you want to make sure those knees, hips, shoulders and heart can take the stress. )

I myself do not currently participate in agility but do in conformation and can tell you that it can be an expensive hobby. $28.00 + per day, per dog for entry fees, the shows aren't always right in your area so you'll be required to drive and lord knows gas isn't getting any cheaper! lol Along with that you'll have hotel and food expenses.

Siberian Free Spirit · 10-18-2005, 05:46 PM

Can I show him in conformation even if he's neutered? (I wish he wasn't!!!!!!!)

fireworksinjuly · 10-18-2005, 05:55 PM

Crossfire knows a lot about showing and stuff.

We do have a Eski lover/shower here on the forum. She may be able to have some more advice also...

Chelsea · 10-18-2005, 06:55 PM

I'm afraid you can't show him in conformation if he's neutered. The whole point of conformation shows is to evaluate breeding stock, so it makes little sense to show an altered dog (though it's fun!). If you're under 18 years of age you can show him in Junior Showmanship, though, and he can still compete in performance events.

Good luck!

Siberian Free Spirit · 10-20-2005, 06:54 AM

Good! I'm glad I can still show him in Junior Showmanship. At least I can still show him, and it will give me some experience for showing my next dog. Thanks!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 10-20-2005, 07:33 AM

Egads I missed the rest of this thread totally since I posted on it last. Sorry! Yep, starting off in juniors would be a great way to get some ring experience and it won't matter if your boy is neutered. As long as he is registered he can be shown in juniors. For instance, if registered AKC then he can be shown in AKC juniors.

You can even get your required junior handler number right online through the AKC site.

Siberian Free Spirit · 10-20-2005, 08:31 AM

Do the have Juniors in CKC?

Sayuri · 10-20-2005, 04:35 PM

By CKC, do you mean Canadian Kennel Club? If so, then the answer is yes.

SiberianFreeSpirit · 10-21-2005, 02:08 PM

Yes, i mean the Canadian Kennel Club. I'm glad they have Juniors in CKC!

Now i can finally get to Westminster!!!!!

Chelsea · 10-21-2005, 05:53 PM

Hmm...I'm pretty sure Canadian juniors can go to Westminster, but I dunno how that works. Sayuri might know, or you could try the AKC or CKC website to see...or maybe even the Westminster site.

SiberianFreeSpirit · 10-22-2005, 06:18 AM

How do you start?

Crossfire Bulldogs · 10-22-2005, 09:02 AM

Check out the link below

Canadian Kennel Club Juniors

SiberianFreeSpirit · 10-22-2005, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the link! I'll be sure to check it out!

10-15-2005, 06:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Siberian Free Spirit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Showing an Eskie [IMG]Skye, my American Eskimo[/IMG] Any tips on how to get a dog into the show world? I am thinking of showing my Eskie (either in obediance trials or conformation) and I would like to know more about it. How much time does it take to train a dog for shows? Is it expensive? Is it worth the time and cost? Pleeeeeeeeeeas reply soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	Last edited by Siberian Husky : 10-15-2005 at 06:48 AM.

10-15-2005, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 284	Probably the best advice I can give you is to make contact with the breeder, if their reputable they should be able to assist you in not only evaluating your dog to see if conformation is an option but can also give you tons of the information your seeking as well as get you started off on the right foot. Its also helpful to make contact with your local breed club and speak with them and make an appointment with your veterinarian to be sure that all the proper health testing is done so that your starting off with a healthy dog that can do what is required without injuring itself. (( Important for both but in my opinion even more so with agility since you want to make sure those knees, hips, shoulders and heart can take the stress. ) I myself do not currently participate in agility but do in conformation and can tell you that it can be an expensive hobby. $28.00 + per day, per dog for entry fees, the shows aren't always right in your area so you'll be required to drive and lord knows gas isn't getting any cheaper! lol Along with that you'll have hotel and food expenses.
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10-18-2005, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-20-2005, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 284	Egads I missed the rest of this thread totally since I posted on it last. Sorry! Yep, starting off in juniors would be a great way to get some ring experience and it won't matter if your boy is neutered. As long as he is registered he can be shown in juniors. For instance, if registered AKC then he can be shown in AKC juniors. You can even get your required junior handler number right online through the AKC site.
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10-20-2005, 04:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sayuri Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the gorgeous NW Posts: 932 Rep Power: 132	By CKC, do you mean Canadian Kennel Club? If so, then the answer is yes.
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10-18-2005, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Siberian Free Spirit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Can I show him in conformation even if he's neutered? (I wish he wasn't!!!!!!!)

10-18-2005, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chelsea Golden Retriever Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Coronado, CA, USA Posts: 144 Rep Power: 62	I'm afraid you can't show him in conformation if he's neutered. The whole point of conformation shows is to evaluate breeding stock, so it makes little sense to show an altered dog (though it's fun!). If you're under 18 years of age you can show him in Junior Showmanship, though, and he can still compete in performance events. Good luck!

10-20-2005, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Siberian Free Spirit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Good! I'm glad I can still show him in Junior Showmanship. At least I can still show him, and it will give me some experience for showing my next dog. Thanks!

10-20-2005, 08:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Siberian Free Spirit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Do the have Juniors in CKC?

10-21-2005, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
SiberianFreeSpirit Siberian Dreams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Yukon,Canada Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	Yes, i mean the Canadian Kennel Club. I'm glad they have Juniors in CKC! Now i can finally get to Westminster!!!!!

10-21-2005, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chelsea Golden Retriever Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Coronado, CA, USA Posts: 144 Rep Power: 62	Hmm...I'm pretty sure Canadian juniors can go to Westminster, but I dunno how that works. Sayuri might know, or you could try the AKC or CKC website to see...or maybe even the Westminster site.

10-22-2005, 06:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
SiberianFreeSpirit Siberian Dreams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Yukon,Canada Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	How do you start?

10-22-2005, 09:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 284	Check out the link below Canadian Kennel Club Juniors
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10-22-2005, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
SiberianFreeSpirit Siberian Dreams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Yukon,Canada Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the link! I'll be sure to check it out!

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