Sentences with phrase «competes as a show dog»

Striker is a 6 - year - old male American Cocker Spaniel who competes as a show dog in the ASCOB (any solid color other than black) category.

Not exact matches

For the heats, the dogs competed in four categories — according to their weight and size — and were judged based on their various surfing skills, such as duration of surfs, and confidence shown while riding their boards.

Breeding the best dogs we can with the available resources, then preparing and showing those dogs to their very best advantage to the judge whilst the other exhibitors in the ring with us are doing the very same is all part of competing in the show ring to be awarded as the closest on the day to meeting the breed standard.

The lagotto Romagnolo, the berger Picard and the miniature American shepherd are joining the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized dog breeds and will be eligible as of July 1, 2015, to compete in the AKC's shows, the organization announced Monday, June 15.

As an investigation continues into the apparent poisoning death of an Irish setter who competed at Crufts, and reports surface of up to six more poisonings, one of the human contestants has come under fire for picking up her Scottish terrier by the tail during judging at the world's largest dog show.

Our problems stem from the disproportionate influence the show ring has on the breed as, although falconers in particular have many working dogs, very few are competed with.

The husky mix will be one of about 225 agility dogs whizzing through tunnels, around poles and over jumps as she competes in the Westminster Dog Show's new agility competition in February 2014.

Any intact Lagotto 6 months of age or older may compete in an AKC conformation dog show, as long as there are no disqualifying faults per the Lagotto Romagnolo breed standard and the dog has «full» registration status with the AKC.

They will be competing in dog shows, or working dog competitions, or living with the family as a pet.

Recorded as the fastest dog breed known, the Greyhound has an unusually long, lean body that makes it the ideal breed for professional racing although this dog also competes in professional dog shows.

In typical all - breed shows, dogs and bitches compete as puppies or adults in a progression of classes that lead directly to best of breed.

In the past twenty years, I have worked with dogs in many capacities: showing, fostering, shelter work, as therapy animals, competing in performance events and as a professional trainer / consultant.

The eligibility requirements for any non-regular classes must be approved by the AKC before they appear in the Premium List...»»... The winners of single - dog - entry classes, if otherwise undefeated in the show, compete for Best of Breed / Variety...» A number of Specialty Clubs have, as part of their eligibility requirements for non - regular classes, used parent club approved titles as a qualification — these include weight pull (titles and / or leg toward), Carting (Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers), Sled Dog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (Newfoundlanddog - entry classes, if otherwise undefeated in the show, compete for Best of Breed / Variety...» A number of Specialty Clubs have, as part of their eligibility requirements for non - regular classes, used parent club approved titles as a qualification — these include weight pull (titles and / or leg toward), Carting (Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers), Sled Dog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (NewfoundlandDog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (Newfoundlands).

It's fairly common for a potential dog owner to see a particular dog breed compete in or win one of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision based on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay for the dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.

to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows where Kerry Blue Terriers compete; to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, under the rules of the American Kennel Club, as well as educational symposia.

American Kennel Club - registered dogs compete in shows that include conformation, where purebred dogs compete against each other and are evaluated as breeding stock, and obedience, field and agility trials, where canine athletes get their moment to behave and shine.

Backyard breeders do not compete in AKC dog shows or field trials, and usually have no clue as to the AKC standards for their breed.

General Description — This breed standard is meant to provide breeders that register their dogs ABRA, competitors competing at ABRA shows and judges at ABRA sanctioned conformation shows with a written guide that describes the ideal American Bulldog and is representative of the breed as a whole, the guide should be used by the breeder and competitors when selecting show stock and by the judges when selecting dogs in an ABRA conformation show.

He shows definite talent as a stock dog and is able to compete in herding events.

Nevertheless, the Biewer Yorkie breed is now an addition to the American Kennel Club's registry as of 2014 thus enabling it to compete in the Toy group dog shows.

The GSDCA Junior Showmanship awards were introduced to encourage young members to train and handle German Shepherd Dogs and compete in Junior Handler Classes as defined by the ANKC age grouping and conducted at member clubs or GSDCA approved show.

American show line German Shepherds, also commonly known as AKC Lines, are dogs that were bred in America to compete in dog shows.

I strongly believe that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; I can do my part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality / responsible Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

Gwendilin strongly believes that as someone dedicated to animal welfare; she can do her part in assisting plus working together with reputable / quality Breeders to «preserve» the Great Dane Breed standard by showing / handling / competing with the dogs to various titles and thereby also gaining added confirmation of true temperament plus conformation of Breed Standards.

It is what people normally think of as a «dog show» where males and females compete to see which dog is judged as conforming most closely to the breed standard.

Any dog who has won the previous competition year's Top 25 event is ineligible to compete in the current year's competition, but is eligible to show as an «Exhibition Only» entry and appear in the catalog.

Diane started training and showing dogs as a junior handler in conformation and obedience when she lived in Scotland and has 25 years of formal dog training experience competing in Schutzhund, Mondioring and NADAC agility with her Belgian Malinois.

They may compete in dog obedience competitions or horse shows; hike with a companion dog or go trail riding; keep small animals as pets; volunteer at an animal shelter, rescue organization, or nature center; lead a 4 - H animal club; or join an animal - oriented club or organization.

You will see the Coton de Tulear breed as a versatile, wonderful and unique dog capable of everything from being a great family companion, to competing in agility, swimming with the family and conformation show dog.

Spayed or neutered dogs are not eligible to compete in conformation classes at a dog show, nor are dogs with disqualifying faults as per their breed's standard.

At 2:00 p.m. dogs will compete in the 3rd Annual Delaney Dog Show to win ribbons and fun prizes in various categories such as best trick, best kisser and best costume.

The names of some of these rookie breeds competing in this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13 - 14 at Madison Square Garden are a mouthful: the Entlebucher mountain dog, the Norwegian Lundehund, the American English coonhound, the Finnish Lapphund, the Cesky terrier and the Xoloitzcuintli, previously known as the Mexican HairleDog Show on Feb. 13 - 14 at Madison Square Garden are a mouthful: the Entlebucher mountain dog, the Norwegian Lundehund, the American English coonhound, the Finnish Lapphund, the Cesky terrier and the Xoloitzcuintli, previously known as the Mexican Hairledog, the Norwegian Lundehund, the American English coonhound, the Finnish Lapphund, the Cesky terrier and the Xoloitzcuintli, previously known as the Mexican Hairless.

The selection of dogs competing for the top trophy came as a bit of a surprise — four of the seven breeds never won Best in Show.

For example, show horses have a registered name, that is, the name under which they are registered as a purebred with the appropriate breed registry, and purebred dogs intended for the sport of conformation showing must be registered with the kennel club in which they will compete; and although there are no specific naming requirements, there are many traditions that may be observed in naming.

Since brindle Labradors are not able to compete in competitions, top of the line breeders may still avoid pairing dogs that produce brindle puppies because they want to produce as many show champions in their bloodline as possible.

A Pumi is photographed after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.