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Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Get More Involved in Conformation Dog Sports
If you've gotten started in dog shows and love it, you may be wondering how you can get more involved in conformation and purebred dogs.
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| November 25, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Your Child Wants To Show Dogs, Now What? Getting Started in Junior Showmanship
Your child has told you they want to get involved in dog shows, now what? Here's how to get involved, even if you don't know where to start.
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| November 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Train Your Dog for Conformation
When you think of dog shows what most people picture is the sport of Conformation. Handlers make Confirmation look easy, but there's training involved.
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| October 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
‘Lacey’ the Skye Terrier Keeps 89-Year-Old Handler Conformation-Sharp
The Skye seems to be the limit for the versatility of 4-year-old Lacey (GCH CH Gleanntan Sure Good Solace BN CGCA TKI) when it comes to American Kennel...
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| September 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
How Bree Ardizzone-Sulewski Went From Junior Handler to Professional Handler
From Junior Handler to Professional Handler Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Many junior handlers hope to make working with dogs their job when they grow up....
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| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Find Your First Conformation Show Dog
Have you been watching dog shows on TV and always dreamed about having your own show dog? Here's some tips on finding your own show dog.
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| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Are Titles in Dog Sports, and What Do They Mean?
The letters at the beginning and end of a dog's registered name are titles which are accomplishments the dog has earned. Learn more about what titles mean.
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| May 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
After a Tough Start to Life, Australian Shepherd “Leonidas” Becomes a Conformation, Service Dog
When he was born, he was struggling to survive. Now, Australian Shepherd "Leonidas" is a conformation dog and PTSD service dog.
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| February 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
Conformation 101: What is a Conformation Dog Show?
You may have seen dog shows on TV, but what exactly happens at a Conformation event? How are dogs judged, and how do they win?
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| February 7, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
History of Conformation: The Evolution of Dog Shows
How did modern dogs shows get to where they are today? Learn about the histroy of Conformation shows, that began over 150 years ago.
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| January 19, 2024