Dog show question.....?

Question

Do people honestly make a living showing their dogs? I'm curious because where do they get the money to travel around the U.S. and the world (besides competition money)?

And how can someone tell if a dog is good enough for the show ring or not?

By the way, I don't have a dog (I won't get one until I move into a bigge place). This question was out of curiousity.

Answer 1

People don't make money showing their dogs. A professional handler makes money showing other peoples dogs. Those are the ones that travel around the country. There usually is not a monetary prize for winning the show and rarely anything more than a ribbon.

Another way that people make money out of showing their dogs is breeding. Once a dog is a champion the dog's stud few would be higher and the females pups would be worth more money.

If you did not get your dog from a breeder that shows or has their dogs shown by a professional more than likely the dog is not show quality. Not an absolute but more than likely. Go to a dog show and stop by the ring where your breed of dog is being shown and ask someone that is handling dogs there about evaluating your dog.

Answer 2

Only the professional handlers make a living showing dogs. Even judges make very little. And breeding is a money loosing endeavor. We do it for love of the dogs, and the joy of being with people who feel the same. We pay for it with our "real jobs".

If you want to know if your dog is show quality, find a dog club near you(start at www.AKC.org) and have an experienced person evaluate your dog. Most likely it is not. It cost quite a bit to buy a show quality dog, and rarely do they just happen.

BUT, if you are interested in a show dog, start taking your dog to handling classes. Even if his conformation is not "good enough" you can learn how to train and handle a dog with him. He will like the attention, and you will be ready for a show quality puppy when you can get one. Plus, there are other dog sports he can compete in, many are just as important as conformation! (no one wants a dog they can't train, no matter how beautiful!)

Never forget that your current dog is still a good dog, and you learned alot with him. Just because he can't win in the show ring doesn't mean he isn't wonderful!

Answer 3

Most of the people that show their dogs are retired from some other job. As far as the dog itself your best bet would be to find a breeder of Akc not Ckc registered dogs. you'll want to make sure they are breeding good quality dogs, talk to people that show their dogs, ask around. The breeder you choose should give you a choice between pet quality or show quality(ours did) be prepared to shell out some cash, these dogs ain't cheap.Your other option is to find the akc definition of the "standard" for that particular breed of dog and try to find a puppy that fits, or try to breed your own. this can be VERY hard and nearly impossible if you aren't an expert. So if I were you I'd go with an experienced quality,not puppy mill,breeder of Akc registerd dogs and good luck

Answer 4

Professional handlers get paid to show other people's dogs.
Top groomers make money at dog shows, as do superintendants, judges and vendors.
As an exhibitor, owner handler, breeder, I can honestly say that I've spent alot of money showing dogs with little or no financial return. However, it's a hobby that I enjoy and I will keep doing it!

Answer 5

i recently offered a proper tutor known super Dane puppy. (Blue) I even have not shown before besides the undeniable fact that this is interior the family individuals and this could be a breed i'm and continually have been captivated with. throughout the previous couple of months I even have attended multiple shows to confirm the way all of it works (with my mentor) i found human beings to be bitchy, rude and aggressive ,even to the factor to sabotaging human beings canines etc. i does not placed it previous some to cheat. I even have made the determination to stay removed from this international and get her desexed. She's my infant & i do no longer decide for a prefer to tell me she's proper :)

Answer 6

"Competition money"???HAHAhahaha .....the best you can expect is a piece of CRAPPY ribbon!!

You show for POINTS,to FINISH your dog to it's CHAMPIONSHIP! You SPEND MONEY ***NOT*** MAKE ANY!! It costs $25 +++ EACH entry! Plus the gas,motel,etc.,etc.,etc......It run into hundereds..THOUSANDS!!

People in the big time end,SPEND *MILLIONS* to campaign a dog to the TOP !! Paying pro.handlers,entries EVERY wk-end,grooming,boarding,flights,ADVERTISING!!!...they NEVER make it back either. But they DO get bragging rights FOREVER!!
Every breed has a WRITTEN STANDARD!! That describes the "perfect" dog in every detail. THAT'S what you breed for...every time. Those dogs who don't-sometimes"quite"- measure up tto that standard are PET quality.