Do You Want Your Shih Tzu To Become A Show Dog?

Did you know that… there are “mock” dog shows, called
match shows, where you and your Shih Tzu puppy go through many of the
procedures of a regular dog show, but do not gain points
toward championship?

You realize your Shih Tzu is developing beyond your wildest
expectations and you definitely feel your Shih Tzu is show
dog potential. This article will show you how to get your
Shih Tzu started in the showring.

For those seriously interested in showing their Shih Tzu to
full championship, match shows provide important experience
for both the Shih Tzu and the owner.

Match shows are usually held by kennel clubs, annually or
seminannually. Much ring poise and experience can be gained
there. The age limit is usually two months at match shows
to give Shih Tzu puppies four months of training before they
compete at the regular shows when they reach six months of
age.

Shih Tzu puppies compete with others of their own age for
comparative purposes.

Many Shih Tzu breeders evaluate their Shih Tzu litters in
this manner, choosing which is the most outgoing, which is
the most poised, the best showman and so on. Class
categories may vary slightly, according to a number of
entries, but basically they include all the classes that are
included at regular point show.

The fee for your Shih Tzu puppy to participate in match shows is usually nominal.

Ribbons and trophies are given for your efforts. Entries
can be made on the same day of the show right on the show
grounds. Match shows are unbenched.

Match shows are held in an informal and congenial
atmosphere. They are a great way to help make the ordeal of
one’s first adventures in the show ring a little less
nerve-wracking.

By the time your Shih Tzu puppy is six months old, your
local kennel club can provide you with the names and
addresses of the show-giving superintendents in yur area and
give you information regarding where you must write for an
entry form for the Point Shows.

Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE
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