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How to Choose the Best Show Dog Breed
from: The Complete DogIf you've decided it's time you got yourself a dog, but haven't, as yet, taken the plung, you may first want to consider the advice we have to offer here. Since there are many wonderful breeds with their particular charms, you should have no problem deciding on which one is best for you. The first rule to follow is to be practical. In other words, get yourself a dog with the correct size and temperament to fit into your lifestyle. If you live in a small apartment, then getting a St. Bernard would be dumb, or you're someone who's bother by a high-pitched bark, stay clear of small, yappy dogs because they'll just drive you crazy.
After doing some extensive research and analysis of your situation, you should be able to settle on the right breed once you've studying the positives and negatives of owning a dog from that particular breed. You should read some books about your chosen breed, perhaps go to some dog shows, observe the judging and talk to breeders who will be happy to share their experience with you. If you plan to participate in dog shows, it would be wise not to get a dog that has any disqualification for his breed. You'll be much happier and more successful getting started with a dog with no serious faults to begin with. Each specific breed has its own specific faults, so do your research to make sure you get a breed that doesn't put you at a disadvantage when showing your dog.
When the time comes to make your purchase, it's advisable to consult with a reliable breeder and explain that you intend to show the dog. A sincere breeder would never sell you an inferior animal if he's aware it's going to be shown. Most people who buy a dog simply require "just a pet," under the mistaken impression they'll be able to purchase the animal cheaper.
However, any good breeder worth his salt wants his breeding stock shown, and certainly doesn't want to be embarrassed by having one of his a dogs with a serious fault show up at a dog show. On the other hand, he probably doesn't want to sell a top dog to someone who'll never show it, since the dog would be lost to the show and breeding world. It's likely he'd rather sell you a good dog for less money if you promise it will be shown.
If you've gone to a large breeder, it isn't likely he can get all of the dogs he raises to shows under his own name, so he's always looking for someone who's interested in showing them. He certainly won't give the dog away since his experience has taught him that a dog will receive better care if he's been purchased and also has a better chance of actually getting into the show ring.
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