dog show

[bingo27]

i guess this is where this would go. but in order for your dog to be in a dog show it cant be neutered or spayed. is that correct?

 

[BoxMeIn21]

Yes, for showing in the conformation ring you must have an intact dog. That is the whole reason conformation ring exists, to evaluate breeding stock.

 

[bingo27]

wel dang that sucks. im wanting a girl poodle. when the girls go through heat is it hard to deal with it?

 

[Lizmo]

Yes, heats are hard to go through if you don't take the proper mesures to insure your female does not get anywhere near a male.

How old are you?

 

[bingo27]

im only 15

 

[Lizmo]

Ah, yes

Then you can get into Jr. Showing! Your dog can be s/n when doing this and it's more of a time and place to show YOU more then your dog

Tessa on here can give you TONS of info about it

 

[bingo27]

yay cool. :] does tessa do jr. showing?

 

[Lizmo]

Yes

 

[bingo27]

cool whats her name thing so i can like pm her

 

[Lizmo]

Here is her profile http://www.chazhound.com/forums/member.php?u=6738

 

[bingo27]

ok thank u lizmo

 

[SummerRiot]

There are also Specialty dog shows where you can show your dog that is spay/nuetered as well.

You would be showing in the Junior Handler ring as Lizmo pointed out as well.

Intact bitches can be a lot of work. You have to make sure - while in heat you keep a consistant eye on them. They have a higher chance of getting Pyometra as well - which can be deadly. We have seen three cases come into work already and two have been fatalities.

An intact male is also lots of work - you have to ensure they have good behaviour around intact females.

Having a fixed dog is SOO much easier! haha

I have in intact Belgian Tervuren male that I show.

Another thing about bitches that come into heat - you really shouldn't show them when they are in heat. Its legally allowed through the CKC in conformation shows but you are NOT allowed to show an intact bitch in any obedience competitions.

So that sort of puts you back a bit as well.

Its a big decision