The World of Dog Shows
Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of many types of AKC dog events in which AKC-registered dogs can compete. These events, which draw nearly two million entries annually, include dog shows and tests of instinct and trainability, such as obedience trials, Canine Good Citizen tests, field trials, agility trials, lure coursing, rally, hunting tests, herding trials, tracking tests, coonhound and earthdog events.
Dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The size of these events ranges from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows, featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged .
The Dachshund Breed is one of the most versatile breeds listed with the AKC or any other organization. More events are open to the Dachshund for competition.
Showing your dachshund can be fun, hard work, heart breaking , frustrating, rewarding and expensive, The average costs of competing in a sanctioned show for conformation is about $500.00, this includes your entry fee's, accomidations, meals and travel. Then you have the costs of training your dachshund and if you decide to have a professional handler that expence as well. Keep in mind showing is a very competitive business but the rewards can be awsome.
