Do You Want To Show Your Shih Tzu?

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.