On show day, allow plenty of time to get there, set up, pick up your arm band number and prepare your dog. Arrive at ringside in time to become familiar with the layout of the ring and the pattern the judge is using. When the ring steward calls your number, ignore your racing heart, take a deep breath and walk into the ring with confidence. Remember that you are doing this for enjoyment. It will be over before you know it. If the judge points at you, try not to look too surprised. If he points at a competitor, try not to look too surprised. Smile and congratulate the winner. If you have made it around the ring without tripping over your dog or knocking down the judge, it has been a good day - the first of many. Win or lose, hug your dog. He has earned it!
Sincere thanks to the breeders and owners who have generously shared their top dog photos. To visit their sites, click on the highlighted names of the dogs or kennels.
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