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Showing and Conformation
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Many owners of purebred puppies decide to try showing their own dogs in conformation. It can be lots of fun and very rewarding, but the newcomer can find it very confusing. In fact, it can even be a bit of a challenge for the more advanced owner-handler. For a complete course in dog shows and handling, from beginning to advanced, we suggest the following.
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BORN TO WIN - BREED TO SUCCEED, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia Craige
Item: DSH134
NEW 2ND EDITION! - Philosophy, practical ideas, and experiences of one dedicated breeder-exhibitor, based on a lifetime in dogs! Planning a breeding program, making the plan work, becoming a winner!
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Price: $39.95
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DOG SHOW JUDGING - THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
by Chris Walkowicz
Item: DSH170
Look beyond the television image of a focused man or woman awarding ribbons and learn what it’s really like to judge dogs! Chris Walkowicz, a successful exhibitor and one of the top AKC judges, explains with humor and warmth how she, and others as committed as she is, learn their craft. Find out how judges get started, build their skills, and acquire their judging credentials. And learn about all the other things a judge must master including travel hassels, finances, and record keeping.
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Price: $12.95
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SOLVING THE MYSTERIES OF BREED TYPE, 2ND EDITION
by Richard Beauchamp
Item: DSH153
Learn if a breed can have more than one correct breed type, why type is not well understood, and what breed character means. An essential book for anyone considering judging, or for any serious breeder.
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Price: $29.95
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PUPPY PUZZLE - EVALUATING STRUCTURAL QUALITY DVD
by Pat Hastings
Item: DG198
New expanded DVD format! The Hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies. Learn from the pros how to choose the right puppy for your breeding program and the show ring, obedience, agility, field trials, or the "couch potato" lifestyle! Includes remastered original video content, plus 50 minutes of new footage!
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Price: $39.95
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE - FROM BEST INTENTIONS TO BEST IN SHOW, REVISED EDITION
by Pat Hastings with Erin Ann Rouse
Item: DG208
The book you've been waiting for, in its newly revised edition! From the whelping box to the group ring, at home and on the road, everyone who is involved in the sport of dogs can learn something from this book. From the producer of the best-selling "Puppy Puzzle" video and popular seminar speaker.
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Price: $29.95
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ANNIE ON DOGS!
by Anne Rogers Clark
Item: DSH156
All-breed AKC judge Anne Rogers Clark has a background and a depth of experience in dogs which is unparalleled. In this book Mrs. Clark shares her personal experiences, advice, and stories from a lifetime in dogs.
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Price: $29.95
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NEW SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL SHOW DOG HANDLING
by Peter Green & Mario Migliorini
Item: DSH150
From early training to ring strategy and promoting a special dog, this comprehensive illustrated guide reveals the actual practices, procedures and etiquiette involved in showing.
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Price: $19.95
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RAISING A CHAMPION - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SHOWING DOGS
by Meredith John & Carole Richards
Item: DSH148
Want to enter the world of dog shows and don't know how to begin? Learn the basics for showing your dog successfully, from your puppy's earliest training to his first show and on to earning his championship.
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Price: $24.95
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BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
by Anne & Denise Olejniczak
Item: DSH135
Show successfully in juniors! How to dress, sportsmanship, the basics, finer points and special events. Get your show career started right!
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Price: $16.95
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SHOW ME! A DOG-SHOWING PRIMER
by D. Carolyn Coile
Item: DSH139
Canine expert and successful dog exhibitor Caroline Coile begins with sound advice on how to recognize, raise, and train a dog that has prize-winning potential. Combining easy-to-follow text with clear, how-to photos, she goes on to demonstrate the correct way to pose, gait, and handle a dog in the show ring, as well as how to cope with various situations in the ring and out.
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Price: $14.95
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SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES OF JUDGING DOGS
by Robert Berndt
Item: DSH144
A one-of-a-kind book that anyone considering judging should own. Covers structure, movement and breed type in detail, and then discusses issues that judges face, such as how to run an efficient ring and cope with the stress of travel and decision making.
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Price: $29.95
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HANDLING I - BASIC DVD
by Michael Kemp
Item: DSH124DVD
Learn how to handle from Michael Kemp, top professional handler. Designed for the novice.
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Price: $34.95
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HANDLING II - ADVANCED DVD
by Michael Kemp
Item: DSH125DVD
Learn show handling techniques from Michael Kemp, a professional handler and winner of the 1992 Westminster Best in Show.
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Price: $34.95
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WINNING EDGE - SHOW RING SECRETS
by George Alston
Item: DSH116
Apply sports pyschology to dog showing. Covers every ingredient for show ring success. For the serious exhibitor and seasoned veteran.
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Price: $27.95
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2010 DOG SHOW CALENDAR
by Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders, Inc.
Item: DEG274
New for shows Oct. 2009 - Dec. 2010! The most complete, up-to-date annual calendar of AKC and States Kennel Club dog shows in the U.S. Includes Canadian show secretaries.
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Price: $5.00
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BREEDING DOGS TO WIN
by Carmelo Battaglia
Item: DG225
This new book is the single best reference when it comes to producing high quality, award-winning dogs. Based on research and experience, this state of the art book offers 70 illustrations of easy to use information.
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Price: $28.77
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FLAWED DOGS, THE NOVEL - THE SHOCKING RAID ON WESTMINSTER
by Berkeley Breathed
Item: DSH171
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of "Bloom County" comes his first illustrated novel for children -- a heartwarming and humorous ode to the unconditional and lasting love we and our pets share. Full color. Target Age - 8 to 12 years.
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Price: $16.99
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HOW TO RING STEWARD AT DOG SHOWS - CONFORMATION
by Ken Morrison
Item: DSH172
This is a how-to book, filled with pictures, clear explanations and checklists on how to ring steward at conformation dog shows.
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Price: $13.95
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DOGS - THE FIRST 125 YEARS OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC)
by The American Kennel Club
Item: DSH169
Dogs: The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club (1884) traces the complete history of the AKC’s origins and developments and includes never-before-seen full color photographs. This book reveals a decade-by-decade history of how the AKC grew into the top and longest-standing dog organization in the United States.
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Price: $29.95
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BEST IN SHOW - THE WORLD OF SHOW DOGS AND DOG SHOWS
by Bo Bengtson
Item: DSH167
Elegantly written, crammed with stunning, often rare, color and black-and-white photos, abounding with undiscovered information and fascinating insider stories, this is the be-all and end-all book about dog shows. It describes how dog shows began and developed, which shows around the world are most important, who the human players are—the handlers, judges, owners, and breeders—who the canine stars are, and where this dog show phenomenon is heading. Best in Show stands as a book-publishing landmark that will last decades and is the hallmark gift for any serious dog lover.
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Price: $34.95
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THE CLIENT'S GUIDE TO DOG GROOMING STYLES
by SAM KOHL
Item: DGR162
The Client’s Guide to Dog Grooming Styles helps the groomer end client confusion on how the dog will look after it is professionally groomed and contains the latest popular Poodle Styles and every dog in the seven American Kennel Club (AKC) groups, in chart format.
Super-sized (8.5”x14”) with a top spiral binding it’s perfect for use in mobile grooming vans, grooming salons, and for in-home groomers. It conveniently stores away when not in use.
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Price: $29.95
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JUDGE'S HANDBOOK OF BREED STANDARD ANALYSIS, 2ND EDITION
by Robert Berndt
Item: DSH145
Reference guide includes the major points of every AKC breed standard along with a photo of a top speciman of the breed and a brief discussion of the breed's background.
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Price: $39.95
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THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER - STRUCTURE, MOVEMENT AND USE DVD
by Rachel Page Elliott
Item: B1143
The exceptional video produced and directed by Rachel Page Elliott has been remastered for this DVD. This video offers an illustrated discussion of the Golden Retriever and how it is suited for its work as a bird dog. This is a "must have" for anyone with Goldens.
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Price: $25.00
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DOGS ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS, HANDLERS SHOULD BE
by Connie Cleveland
Item: DTO240
Connie Cleveland uses the following in her training program:
*Dogs have the ability to solve problems. *Dogs learn by trial and error. *Dogs stop behavior when it does not produce the desired reward. *Dogs are situational. *Dogs perform correctly prior to learning a task.
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Price: $39.95
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THE FINISHING TOUCH - A BOOK ABOUT SUCCESSFUL DOG HANDLING
by Steve SeRine
Item: DSH163
How to show your dog in the breed ring - combining understanding of the psychological instincts of animals with a practical system for showing dogs and competing against the professional dog handler.
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Price: $23.95
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AN EYE FOR A DOG - ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JUDGING PUREBRED DOGS
by Robert Cole
Item: DSH160
Have you ever wondered how dog show judges learn to identify the subtle differences that separate a dog that is merely good from a dog that is outstanding? Now you can develop your own eye for sound movement and structure and learn how color, marking, size, and even leash position affect the judge’s perception. You get to actively participate in over 100 judging scenarios similar to what a judge encounters in the show ring and compare your opinion with the author’s.
Winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for 2004 Best Reference Book
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Price: $22.95
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THE WINNING TEAM - A GUIDEBOOK FOR JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
by Gaile Haynes
Item: DSH162
Written for both adults and young people Winning Team shows you how to prepare the young dog show competitor mentally, physically, and emotionally for the show ring. Explains the differences between AKC, CKC (Canadian), and 4-H rules and how to win in any of these programs. Extensive appendix, including a section to keep Junior Handling Records.
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Price: $19.95
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SIMPLE GUIDE TO SHOWING YOUR DOG
by Richard Beauchamp
Item: DSH159
A comprehensive, how-to guide that demystifies dog shows and makes winning possible.
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Price: $19.95
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ALL ABOUT DOG SHOWS
by Sam Kohl
Item: DSH117
The spectator's guide to understanding and enjoying a dog show!
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Price: $19.95 $9.95
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SHOWING YOUR DOG
by Cheryl Smith
Item: DSH147
This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing.
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Price: $19.95
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K-9 STRUCTURE & TERMINOLOGY
by Edward Gilbert, Jr. & Thelma Brown
Item: DAN114
Excellent information on anatomy, gait, terminology and judging. Learn not only what correct structure is; understand why it is essential to function and health. Includes a 31-page glossary to expand the meaning of words familiar to dog enthusiasts and helps explain them to those new on the subject.
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Price: $29.95
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CANINE TERMINOLOGY
by Harold Spira
Item: DAN120
A beautifully illustrated glossary of terms used in the Breed Standards for purebred dogs worldwide.
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Price: $24.95
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THE DOG IN ACTION
by McDowell Lyon
Item: DAN102
Written in 1950, this was the first book to thoroughly analyze, illustrate and explain the under-the-skin workings of the dog. It is the foundation for all gait and locomotion books which have been written since.
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Price: $24.95
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