Dog Show

The world’s first dog show was held in England, in Newcastle, in 1859, there were presented 27 setters and 23 pointer, as well as 11 other breeds. First Dog not resemble modern. In Newcastle, the panel of judges was located in a tent. Participants with dogs on one invited to the tent, put the dog on a special bench and scored exterior, looking and feeling all of the dog’s body with his hands.

Dog are graded on a scale of points for each individual breed. The audience, which was outside the tent, had to settle for meager reports of judges, and only the most daring fans to look inside and share their experiences with others. In Russia, the first dog show was held in 1874 in Moscow. It was organized by the English “model.” At the time, the judging was introduced to the distribution of prizes and medals, as the exhibition did not pursue the selection and breeding purposes.

In 1887, I was in Zurich International Exhibition, it has participated in 625 dogs. Trade shows are becoming more popular and entertaining activities. In Russia, they caused as much interest as well as abroad. Wrote the journal “Animal Rights” on the VI National Dog Show in 1909: “… In April, in St. Petersburg, a regular dog. Prices of the dogs were rabid, from 50 to 400 rubles, given that the cow and the horse are from 50 to 300 rubles. Selling greyhounds, setters, huskies, Pointers, Shepherds, huge leonber Gera, dogs, Saint Bernard, and others. Learn more about source.

Also interesting were the taxes, lapdogs, terriers, but unfortunately kg, pilot tests baiting dogs on living animals led to protests by the Russian Society of cruelty to animals … Under the number 851, this time put the opposing Austrian naked dog … no sign of wool! And she asked for $ 100! .. ”

Over time goal exhibitions changed. Already the notion of breeding and selection of vendors. Now the exhibition - it showcases the world of dogs. Here the dogs are selected, the most appropriate standard developed by experts from the fan clubs of a rock, supported by the appearance and physique dogs of each breed, their characteristic manner of movement, temperament, type and color of coat and so on.

Before talking about the rules of the exhibition should be recalled: Showcase your dog only when it is in great shape. The dog must be absolutely healthy and properly trimmed. Should not be put bitches in heat. Keep in mind: to take prizes, the dog should not only look good, but also to know how to move in the ring, do not show aggression to the expert and know a lot of other things. Training dogs to the show is a whole science to comprehend that requires a lot of effort, time and patience. Owners are now increasingly resort to handlers - people that put the dog in the ring. Typically, a professional handler can show the advantages of your dog in the ring better than you.

If you’re just going to put my dog, visit any respectable dog show before it becomes a member. Read the rules of exhibitions, see the behavior of its members (and dogs and owners). Often try to deduce the puppy to a small exhibition, to gain experience.