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Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell reference books) [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Lynn Hall (Author) "YOU'RE STANDING ON THE BRINK ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (29 Sep 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0876054084
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876054086
  • Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 896,204 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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An astute observer once described the scene at a typical dog show as "organized confusion." While the action may seem more confusion than organization, the reverse is actually true. It just takes a little while to learn this. Dog Showing for Beginners is the ideal means for the budding exhibitor to grasp the essentials and understand what is unfolding before her or him in this unique recreation. Every chapter has something important to tell the reader. Opening with a candid overview of what to expect from being a part of the sport, Dog Showing for Beginners goes on to help find that first show dog and explain how to get started in showing and hands–on learning. Here are simple explanations of how dog shows are structured and how dogs become champions. Excellent guidance on getting the equipment needed and entering shows is included along with how to approach your first show. This book also helps the reader find a place in dog showing and how to deal with the up and the down sides of the game. From beginning to end, Dog Showing for Beginners is touched with an insider′s sometimes irreverent whimsy; as the author points out, if you′re going to do dog shows, a sense of humor is a definite plus!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction


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An astute observer once described the scene at a typical dog show as "organized confusion." While the action may seem more confusion than organization, the reverse is actually true. It just takes a little while to learn this. Dog Showing for Beginners is the ideal means for the budding exhibitor to grasp the essentials and understand what is unfolding before her or him in this unique recreation. Every chapter has something important to tell the reader. Opening with a candid overview of what to expect from being a part of the sport, Dog Showing for Beginners goes on to help find that first show dog and explain how to get started in showing and hands–on learning. Here are simple explanations of how dog shows are structured and how dogs become champions. Excellent guidance on getting the equipment needed and entering shows is included along with how to approach your first show. This book also helps the reader find a place in dog showing and how to deal with the up and the down sides of the game. From beginning to end, Dog Showing for Beginners is touched with an insider′s sometimes irreverent whimsy; as the author points out, if you′re going to do dog shows, a sense of humor is a definite plus!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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2.0 out of 5 stars Amusing but severely lacking the specifics in showing., 12 Dec 1998
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Lynn Hall's "Dog Showing For Beginners" is fine for explaining the class structure, point system and politics but totally ignores the mechanics of dog showing. Information on the physical training and handling of your dog is not to be found. The book in two words "amusing fluff".
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for anyone involved in showing dogs!, 24 Nov 1998
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This is a great book for those who want to get involved in showing dogs, and even for those who have been showing for years. This book finally made sense out of the point system the AKC uses. A very easy, entertaining, informative read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic, but Sometimes Negative Focus on Owner-Handling, 11 Nov 1998
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This book presents a very realistic view on the subject of owner/handling dogs. It tends to accentuate the negatives; however those negatives are present in the show ring, and a successful owner handler needs to be aware of them. Don't let that scare you off, the author gives some excellent handling advice for the owner/handler.
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