Sports, Shows, and Recreation
We really don't need a lesson on how to have fun with our dogs, but there are folks who do it professionally. Dog sports have gathered huge audiences world-wide, and I see more and more tv shows spotlighting these events. Now lets take a closer look at the world of dog sports...
The 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Dog Show: the most prestigious dog show in the United States. 2008 brings the 132nd annual show to Madison Square Garden, and features four new breeds competing: the Swedish Vallhund, the Tibetan Mastiff, the Plott and the Beauceron.
The Westminster Dog Show: the most prestigious dog show in the United States. 2008 brings the 132nd annual show to Madison Square Garden, and features four new breeds competing: the Swedish Vallhund, the Tibetan Mastiff, the Plott and the Beauceron.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the most prestigious conformation dog show in the United States. It is the first of its kind, and still the only "champions only" dog show, selecting the very best, from the best. It's easy to see why breeders travel far and wide to compete at Westminster.
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the most prestigious conformation dog show in the United States. It is the first of its kind, and still the only "champions only" dog show, selecting the very best, from the best. It's easy to see why breeders travel far and wide to compete at Westminster.
Dog Show Dictionary
If you're a fan of dog shows (and even if you're not), you may have heard some of these terms that can leave you scratching your head in confusion. Here's a list of the less obvious terms used in dog shows, and what they mean.
If you're a fan of dog shows (and even if you're not), you may have heard some of these terms that can leave you scratching your head in confusion. Here's a list of the less obvious terms used in dog shows, and what they mean.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the most prestigious conformation dog show in the United States. It is the first of its kind, and still the only "champions only" dog show, selecting the very best, from the best. It's easy to see why breeders travel far and wide to compete at Westminster.
The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the most prestigious conformation dog show in the United States. It is the first of its kind, and still the only "champions only" dog show, selecting the very best, from the best. It's easy to see why breeders travel far and wide to compete at Westminster.
Rainy Day Activities for Kids and Dogs
Rainy days with stir-crazy kids and dogs can try your sanity. When your kids wail that there's nothing fun to do, have them try some of these simple games with the family dog.
Rainy days with stir-crazy kids and dogs can try your sanity. When your kids wail that there's nothing fun to do, have them try some of these simple games with the family dog.
About Dogs - The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
About The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - its history, its prestige, and why entry is so very covetted.
About The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - its history, its prestige, and why entry is so very covetted.
Conformation Shows
Information about conformation dog shows and titles.
Information about conformation dog shows and titles.
Dog Shows - Where to Start
If you want to show dogs, here's the first steps you should be taking.
If you want to show dogs, here's the first steps you should be taking.
Starting in Competitive Obedience
What you need to know to get started showing your dog in obedience competitions.
What you need to know to get started showing your dog in obedience competitions.
'You're the One That I Want'
I've mentioning dancing dogs before, and while Kari loves to dance, we don't even come close to this dog and his/her handler.
I've mentioning dancing dogs before, and while Kari loves to dance, we don't even come close to this dog and his/her handler.
The Westminster Kennel Club
The largest show dog club in North America.
The largest show dog club in North America.
Crufts - The Kennel Club
The website for Crufts, the Kennel Club's annual dog show in the UK.
The website for Crufts, the Kennel Club's annual dog show in the UK.
How to start showing?
From Boxerworld, an excellent article on where to begin if you want to show your dog.
From Boxerworld, an excellent article on where to begin if you want to show your dog.
The Virtual Dog Show
The internet's version of a championship dog show. Enter now!
The internet's version of a championship dog show. Enter now!
Hunting and Gun Dogs
Links for hunting dogs. Kennels, trainers, training gear, coondog info, bird dog info, supplies.
Links for hunting dogs. Kennels, trainers, training gear, coondog info, bird dog info, supplies.
The American Herding Breed Association
Set up to help provide information for those interested in herding and the herding breeds.
Set up to help provide information for those interested in herding and the herding breeds.
Photos from Westminster
Photos from the 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on February 15 and 16, 2005.
Photos from the 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on February 15 and 16, 2005.
Getting Started in Herding
What you need to know to get you and your dog started in herding livestock.
What you need to know to get you and your dog started in herding livestock.
Agility Photo Albums
Fascinating photo album of pictures from Agility trials all over the United States. Beautiful photographs!
Fascinating photo album of pictures from Agility trials all over the United States. Beautiful photographs!
Regional Organizations
A compilation of regional organizations for animal assisted therapy.
A compilation of regional organizations for animal assisted therapy.
Rule Comparisons
Comparing the different rules and regulations for competing with NADAC, USDAA, or AKC. Also has a table of available titles from each organization, and the requirements for titling.
Comparing the different rules and regulations for competing with NADAC, USDAA, or AKC. Also has a table of available titles from each organization, and the requirements for titling.
Susan and Sasha
A therapy team's adventures at the nursing home.
A therapy team's adventures at the nursing home.
United States Dog Agility Association
The original Agility Organization for the United States, and the mega-page for agility information. Includes an event calendar and comprehensive FAQ page.
The original Agility Organization for the United States, and the mega-page for agility information. Includes an event calendar and comprehensive FAQ page.
AKC's Agility Page
From the American Kennel Club, their listing of sponsored events, trainers, judges and more. Also info on training yourself to become a handler.
From the American Kennel Club, their listing of sponsored events, trainers, judges and more. Also info on training yourself to become a handler.
Canine Weight Pulling
A comprehensive FAQ page. This page will tell what Canine Weight Pulling is, titles your dog can earn, and what qualifies and disqualifies a dog.
A comprehensive FAQ page. This page will tell what Canine Weight Pulling is, titles your dog can earn, and what qualifies and disqualifies a dog.
Flyball
What could be more fun for a dog than to jump over appropriately high hurdles, rebound off a ramp and catch a ball at the same time, then jumping the hurdles back to praise and treats? Nothing that I can think of. This was the sport made for dogs' pleasure. Welcome to Flyball.
What could be more fun for a dog than to jump over appropriately high hurdles, rebound off a ramp and catch a ball at the same time, then jumping the hurdles back to praise and treats? Nothing that I can think of. This was the sport made for dogs' pleasure. Welcome to Flyball.
Sled Dog Central
The ideal sport for up north where the snows are deep and thick! This resource has club listings, equipment sales, checklists, and just about everything you need to know, including the ideal breed of dog.
The ideal sport for up north where the snows are deep and thick! This resource has club listings, equipment sales, checklists, and just about everything you need to know, including the ideal breed of dog.
The International Disc Dog Handlers' Association
Frisbee dogs are catching on! The canine disc sport is making a broad sweep of the dog sport community. Amazing to watch these dogs perform. Freestyle is poetry in motion.
Frisbee dogs are catching on! The canine disc sport is making a broad sweep of the dog sport community. Amazing to watch these dogs perform. Freestyle is poetry in motion.
Scutzhund
What started as a test for working ability in dogs, has now evolved into a complex and exciting sport for dogs and handlers.
What started as a test for working ability in dogs, has now evolved into a complex and exciting sport for dogs and handlers.
Belgian Ringsport
Belgian Ringsport homepage. The training techniques for protection dogs applied to a competitive sporting arena.
Belgian Ringsport homepage. The training techniques for protection dogs applied to a competitive sporting arena.
North American Dog Agility Council
Guarranteed fun for spectator and competitor alike, Dog Agility is the ultimate in canine obstacle course racing.
Guarranteed fun for spectator and competitor alike, Dog Agility is the ultimate in canine obstacle course racing.
Dogsledding 101
A nifty little flash game to help you learn the basics of dogsledding.
A nifty little flash game to help you learn the basics of dogsledding.
K9 Frisbee
For fun and information, this website provides great frisbee dog action!
For fun and information, this website provides great frisbee dog action!
Lure Coursing - A Newcomer's Perspective
Ideal reading for the wannabe lure coursing competitor. Easy to understand and gives good insight to this sighthound sport.
Ideal reading for the wannabe lure coursing competitor. Easy to understand and gives good insight to this sighthound sport.
Sporting Dog Field Trials
An excellent introduction to field trials for the hunting dog. Focuses mainly on Spaniels, but applicable for many other breeds as well.
An excellent introduction to field trials for the hunting dog. Focuses mainly on Spaniels, but applicable for many other breeds as well.
Canine Performance Events, Inc.
Classes, event calendar and more, this website has everything you'll need if you compete, want to know more, or even just want to be a spectator at one of the spectacular events.
Classes, event calendar and more, this website has everything you'll need if you compete, want to know more, or even just want to be a spectator at one of the spectacular events.