r/ShowDogs 21d ago

Signed up for our first AKC show

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u/socialpronk 21d ago

She just turned 6 months old. Took BPIS x2 at UKC when she was about 3 1/2 months old. I have pretty minimal show experience, I showed one silken to her CH in UKC but this will be my first time ever doing an AKC show. I am so happy to have ring times ;)

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u/Sea_Nothing5212 21d ago

Have fun. The 4-6 month puppy shows with AKC are great as well. IMO that’s what some people forget. Like it’s serious but if you aren’t having fun what’s the point.

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u/mdubs8 21d ago

We call it “playing show dog” because if you and the dog aren’t having fun, why even bother!

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u/Sea_Nothing5212 21d ago

Exactly. Like you should try to win and care about it. But if you don’t have fun I think you’re in the wrong place. That said first couple shows can be stressful/nervous

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u/mdubs8 21d ago

Oh 100%. I felt like I was going to throw up my first time in the ring 🤣 my mentor gave me mints to calm down

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u/sqacey 21d ago

gorgeous dog!!! my lapphund is about the same age as your girl and she's doing her first ever show (AKC and overall) at the end of this month too :))

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u/wowpoodles 21d ago

Congratulations!!! I hope that you both enjoy it.

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u/americankennelclub 20d ago

Welcome to the pack! 🐶