| Showmanship |
| Showmanhip is short for "Junior Showmanship". The term "Junior Showmanship" is a nationally recognized general class name and in no way reflects an age category for handlers. A person may show two years in Novice Showmanship, after that... they must show in Open Showmanship. If a person is eligable to show in Open Class in Dog Shows, they must show in Open Showmanship. Once the Handler wins five first placings with any dog, they show in the Champion Showmanship Class Immediately at the next show after winning. They Junior Showmen are judged on their ability to present their dog as if being shown in the conformation ring at a dog show. The showmen, not dogs, are judged. If showing a mixed breed, the dog should be show with the breed it most closely resembles. Some Showmanship Tips: (More to Come! E-mail Me Some More) - Keep dog between you and the judge at ALL TIMES -Know the Patterns: triangle, down and back, "L" for Novice Showmen - Know the Above Patterns and also the "T" for Open Showmen - Know the Above Patterns and also the "backwards triangle", "H", the "arrow", etc. for Champion Showmen. - SMILE - Always know where the judge is and where your dog is. - Always stack your dog straight and also make sure your dog is always stacked when not moving and after gating. - When gating away from the judge always look back at the judge occasionally. - Always be very attentive to the other showmen and the judges commands, you might be tested. For example, the judge might ask you to do the pattern the person before you did. - Don't crowd the ring. Make sure there is good spacing between you and the dogs around you. -Make sure all of your dog is clean, not just the coat. Clean ears and teeth too. -Don't block the judge's view when showing the bite. |
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