Showing Your Chihuahua

Showing your Chihuahua can be a great deal of fun. It is a great way to meet other Chihuahua owners and breeders, and a way to gain valuable information concerning the Chihuahua breed as well as other breeds of dogs.

Dog shows are very competitive, but if you have a show quality Chihuahua, the chances are very good that at some point, you will want to enter him into shows.

Before you start showing your Chihuahua it is a good idea to go to as many dog shows as possible to get an idea of how they work, and what you need to do to prepare for them.

Being at dog shows in person is the best way to prepare, simply reading about them and what is required does not work as well.

Another great way to prepare for a dog show is to find a mentor or coach. Find someone how has been successful at dog shows but also someone how has a personality that meshes with yours.

Listen closely to what they have to say, because their advice can help lessen the learning curve of new exhibitors.

Before you even start showing your Chihuahua, make sure they are properly trained. If you take an untrained dog into an environment with hundreds of other people and dogs you are asking for trouble.

Dog shows required registration months in advance and for some dog shows you have to win qualifying dog shows in different regions. To find dog shows in your area, check with the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the local kennel club in your area.

Many people drive a long ways to participate in dog shows and spend a lot of money. Before you starting showing your Chihuahua make sure you have the time and money.

To do well at dog shows they require patience, persistence, and dedication from both the owner and the dog. Dog shows can be exhausting due to their all day schedule and sometime multiple day schedule. Before you start showing your Chihuahua make sure you will be dedicated to doing your best.

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