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[nicky12]

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well as you know im hoping to do a little bit of showing for fun with tia ,but would like to start taking her as soon as i can just to socialise her ,till she is old enough to show .can anybody give me sum dates and locations im in south wales but dont mind traveling a bit :thumbsup:

 

[posh totty]

some of the champ shows are on higham press or fosse data and you can enter online but smaller shows are advertised in the local press and also in the dog papers , dogs world and our dogs , your local ringcraft will also have show dates etc there , hope this is of some help :thumbsup:

 

[jok]

You can't take a dog along to shows without them being entered in a class or entered NFC. For socialisation take your pup to ringcraft :thumbsup:

There is a champ show in South Wales on 6th July. You could go and watch to see what it's all about (you won't be able to bring your pup though)

 

[nicky12]

You can't take a dog along to shows without them being entered in a class or entered NFC.  For socialisation take your pup to ringcraft :thumbsup:
There is a champ show in South Wales on 6th July.  You could go and watch to see what it's all about (you won't be able to bring your pup though)

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sorry to sound thick again :lol: but wat does nfc stand for and were abouts in south wales is this champ show :thumbsup:

 

[jok]

It's at Usk Show ground. NFC - stands for Not For Competition. You pay a fee to take your dog to the show but not enter it in any class. This has to be done in advance and your puppy will need to be 4 months old, although some don't accept them NFC until 6 months.

 

[nicky12]

ooo right thanks for that and being patient with me :b :thumbsup:

 

[quintessence]

Hi Nicky, Try www.prodogs.co.uk, loads of show information.

Jenny

 

[JAX]

You would be better starting off showing at OPEN shows ,where the entry fee is about £3-5 Entries at Championship shows are from £20.00 plus (w00t) and makes it an expensive way of learning IMO .

The cheapest way of course and IMO the most fun is at Companion shows , where you can come away laden with goodies :cheers: where as at a champ show all you get is a piece of card if you are lucky , these usaully cost about £1.00 to enter on the day .

Thats how I started and most of us `old timers` did too :huggles:

You also get a good idea if your whippet is of show quality too . and if not , then you can always get another (w00t) :lol: ( but of course keep the one you have anyway ) Thats how Ive entered up with the `gang` . Pets first , show dogs 2nd :cheers:

 

[nicky12]

thanks for all the replies :thumbsup: ,jax il take your advice iv just managed to find a website that has a list of Companion shows in my area i will pop along to a few to get the feel and when tia is able to go out il take her, to how old do they have to be to be able to enter into a puppy class ???

 

[jok]

6 months to enter puppy class.

Agree with Jax - Champ shows are an expensive way to find out whether you like it or your dog is of sufficient standard.

However - you would get a lot out of watching at the Champ Shows as there's a lot more dogs there and a lot of experienced people to chat to :thumbsup:

 

[anniewhippet]

You would be better starting off showing at OPEN shows ,where the entry fee is about £3-5 Entries at Championship shows are from £20.00 plus  (w00t)   and makes it an expensive way of learning IMO .
The cheapest way of course and IMO the most fun is at Companion shows , where you can come away laden with goodies  :cheers:   where as at a champ show all you get is a piece of card if you are lucky  , these usaully cost about £1.00 to enter on the day .

Thats how I started and most of us `old timers` did too  :huggles:

You also get a good idea if your whippet is of show quality too . and if not , then you can always get another  (w00t)     :lol: ( but of course keep the one you have anyway  ) Thats how Ive entered up with the `gang` . Pets first , show dogs 2nd  :cheers:

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I do agree with this Jax, Companion Shows were so much fun when first starting out and a great training ground for dog & handler. Coupled with a decent training club a 'new' exhibitor can really get to grips with the basics before launching themselves into the big (& expensive) world of Champ shows. In fact I still think a fun ) afternoon at a local fete/companion show can be a great start for a new pup as long as it is sunny of course :teehee:

Here speaks another old timer who started that way :- "

 

[littlenell]

:blink: Are the "companion" shows what used to be called Exemption shows?

:thumbsup: I used to do obedience with my first dog at these shows, and I think they used to have KC and novelty classes. I could be wrong - it WAS a

long time ago :- "

Tina

 

[anniewhippet]

:blink: Are the "companion" shows what used to be called Exemption shows?:thumbsup: I used to do obedience with my first dog at these shows, and I think they used to have KC and novelty classes.  I could be wrong - it WAS a

long time ago :- "

Tina

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Yes in the good old days :- " they were called Exemption dog shows & yes usually had 4 pedigree classes normally under KC regs & then endless novelty classes which were open to all dogs & usually where the real laughs of the day came. Ever tried best six legs for a giggle ? :- " BIS, RBIS & BP were declared after the four pedigree classes & often the same or similar after the novelty & yes they often had obedience in another ring, this is where I sometimes tried my hand with my young Border Collies, my breed before Whippets owned me :wub:

These shows, along with club matches, were also a lovely way for a novice judge to 'try their hand', oh I do sound old now

 

[rls22]

I'm taking my new boy Logan along to a companion show in our village next month - it'll be great practice for him and me - as I'm still very worried about showing him myself at Champ show level and I'm leaving this to his professional :- " handler Jo!

It sounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon too

 

[jok]

I'm taking my new boy Logan along to a companion show in our village next month - it'll be great practice for him and me - as I'm still very worried about showing him myself at Champ show level and I'm leaving this to his professional  :- "  handler Jo! It sounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon too 

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Oh yeah, a real professional i am!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll be charging you a fee you know! :lol:

 

[rls22]

You love him so allowing you to handle him is payment enough! :lol:

Seriously though, I do think they are a really good way of seeing if you and the dog enjoy it - as there is also the possibility that your dog hates showing. £20 a time at Champ shows is an expensive way to find out.

Ring craft is also great practice and socialisation. :thumbsup: