Dog Showing
Are you about to go to a Championship Dog Show? If so, and you emerge victorious with a Best of Breed or Group, remember to let us know! We are looking out for BOB and BIG winners, who have an interesting story to tell about their and their dog’s showing experiences. If you think you might then the Kennel Club would love to hear about it, so that we can tell more people about your showing success! Click here to tell us your story.
The most popular form of canine competition in this country is the dog show - the contest for Kennel Club registered pure-bred dogs, such as those seen at Crufts. The Kennel Club sets a Breed Standard for every breed of dog it recognises, which represents the ideal conformation and characteristics for that breed. At shows, the judge must compare each dog with the Breed Standard to find the dog nearest to that ideal picture of the breed.
It is important that you attend dog training classes before you start to exhibit your dog. The Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the UK's largest dog training programme and there are thousands of organisations that can help you and your dog learn the basics. The programme includes training for different stages of development starting at the Puppy Foundation course and then through to Bronze, Silver and Gold. Contact the Kennel Club to find your nearest club on 0870 6066750 or email gcds@thekennelclub.org.uk.
- Facts about dogs shows and competitions
- Starting out in Dog Showing
- Show Diary (PDF)
- Championship Dog Shows
- Awards/Entries/Schedules
- Registered Clubs and Societies
- Judges' Section
- Breed Standards
- Breed Register
- NEW Breeders' Competition
- Kennel Club Advice on Docking
- Competing with docked or cropped dogs in the UK
- Competing in the UK
- Competing in Europe
Videos from the Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Competition at Crufts
