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Non Sporting Group

"Non-Sporting" is a very diverse American Kennel Club breed distinction category. The Non-Sporting group is distinctly different from other American Kennel Club categories because the breeds in this group do not have a common ancestry or common purpose. The non-sporting group includes nineteen different breeds with various personalities, coats, and overall appearances.

The American Kennel Club Non-Sporting category includes larger sized dogs such as the Chow Chow, smaller sized dogs such as Bichon Frise, and a multitude of sizes in between. The coats of the dog in this category can be curly, such as the coat of the Poodle, or sleek, such as the coat of the Dalmatian. While the category does include trendy dogs like Lhasa Apsa and French Bulldog, it also includes some more obscure breeds like Schipperke and Xoloitzcuintli.

Lots of Personality

The personalities of the dogs in the Non-Sporting category also run the gamut, so it is hard to make a univ…

The Westminster Dog Show

Madison Square Garden is home to many spectacular events throughout the year. From professional baseball and ice hockey tournaments to circuses and ice shows, it hosts some of the most exciting events in the world throughout the year. One of the finest annual shows to be hosted in Madison Square Garden is the Westminster Dog Show. The show has a legacy stretching back to over a century, with its origins in 1875. Since then, every year, proud masters bring their dogs to participate in the show and win the much coveted title of “America’s Dog”. The show has been broadcast live on television networks since 1948 and consistently ranks as one of the top viewed shows in sports entertainment in the United States. With its popularity and mass appeal, the Westminster Dog Show is truly the Oscars of the dog show world.

February in New York

The show is held in the month of February each year. After a gruelling round of initial rounds, roughly 2500 dogs are selected to com…

Crufts Dog Show

For dog lovers in the UK, there is no bigger dog show than the Crufts Dog Show. It is an annual event that is conducted at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Organized and hosted by the Kennel Club, the show is held over 4 days and draws crowds from all over the UK and the world. Over the years, the show has established its name as one of the finest dog shows in the world. With a history that goes all the way back to 1891, it is also one of the most reputed dog shows around. These days, the show has evolved to include more aspects than the championship that forms its central attraction. It features a trade show that offer the best in canine products and feature sessions and seminars conducted by reputed dog breeders. These sessions are invaluable in generating awareness on nurturing and breeding dogs. Apart from the trade show, the Crufts dog show has increased in its size and scope to include many new aspects of canine life as it is today.

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How to Find a Professional Dog Handler

It’s a great pleasure to own a dog which has earned the status of a ‘champion’ or ‘grand champion’ in competitive dog shows. It starts with having a purebred dog, but that is only the beginning. Your dog has all the qualities which are needed to woo the judges but you need someone who can represent your future champion in the show.

How about the idea of finding a professional dog handler to show your dog?

Professional dog handlers are skilful, trained experts who excel in the art of showing dogs. Their expertise plays a key role in turning a participant dog into a champion. But before you reach a decision and hire someone to handle your dog, know more about a professional dog handler and their job basics.

What Does a Dog Handler Do?

The job of a professional dog handler is much more than taking your dog to the show ring and teaching ordinary gaits. Professional show dog handlers kick-off their assignment with the grooming of the d…

Becoming a Professional Dog Handler

Have you ever been to a dog show? If yes, you must have seen those skillful dog handlers who take care of the cute, cuddly show dogs?

Most are actually trained professionals who have expertise in the art of handling dogs. Considering the increased number of dog shows and competitions everywhere, dog handling is seen as a profession with great money. As long as you don’t mind a little hard work!

If you enjoy the company of canines, can’t get enough of them and possess an expertise in grooming and keeping these four-footed creatures under control, you can make good money by becoming a professional dog handler.

Essentially, professional dog handlers are hired by dog owners and breeders in dog shows to present their dogs more smartly and stylishly during the championship.

Where to Get Training

Becoming a professional dog handler has nothing to do with years or even months of long trainings and lengthy classes. However, quality ex…

Eukanuba Dog Show

The Eukanuba Dog Show – It Goes Beyond A Dog Fest! If you are among those who feel that Fashion Shows are the only shows which make your TVs useful and interesting, make a little change in your thought process and pay attention to America’s most talked about Dog show. For most of us the Eukanuba National Championship is a style parade of all the cute, gorgeous pups of the world - whether they are long or pocket-sized, active or sleepy, muscular or delicate. For dog breeders and handlers it is a chance to show off the best in dog breeding. Bringing almost 150 dog breeds to the event, The Eukanuba Dog Show is organized by American Kennel Club (AKC) in collaboration with the famous dog food brand Eukanuba. Started in 2001, The Eukanuba Dog Show is a world-class sporting event. Here, a dog comes in and makes spectators aware of its different attributes and unique features. For example, a poodle comes here to display her beauty in front of the world while a sporty Lab comes…