Comments on: I Want To Start Showing My Papillon Puppy, But I Don’t Know Where Or How To Begin. Any Pointers?

By: Stokely

Stokely — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:03:57 +0000

First you need to make sure your dog is AKC registered. I’m pretty sure if the dog isn’t AKC registered you won’t have a chance in showing her. If she isn’t AKC registered you can get her registered, you just have to have proof of her breeding lines – which means you’d need to contact your breeder. If you can contact your breeder than by all means you should also see if they can give you information or connections to someone who does show papillons – if they are good breeders they will have connections to people who do shows.
Your vet may also be able to point you in the direction of someone who does shows, or, may be able to give you information about obedience training for shows, upcoming shows in your area, etc.
I found the article linked in the bottom of this response too which seemed pretty good, it’s from the AKC & is for people interested in showing their dog.

By: Sank Y

Sank Y — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:30:01 +0000

Bailey G, I haven’t had any problems with my papillon.

By: Ocimom

Ocimom — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:47:52 +0000

I would join a local dog club that has training in show handling. Call around to different clubs and they will put you on the right track.

By: Sara Jane

Sara Jane — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:00:07 +0000

Hey! How about you just let your dog be a dog. Find another hobby that doesn’t involve you putting your dog through a bunch of needless **** to make you feel accomplished. Spay her and love her.

By: Kelli L

Kelli L — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:55:16 +0000

Why not talk to your dogs breeder? Certainly they are showing dogs if they are breeding. Your dog isn’t old enough to show. You need to hire a professional trainer to show your dog. Amateurs don’t stand a chance in the breed ring.

By: DEADGAME

DEADGAME — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:18:57 +0000

Any intact AKC *FULL* registered dog may enter any AKC conformation event,once it’s over 6mons.old.
If it isn’t SHOW QUALITY,it will NOT win any points & will NEVER finish.
YES OWNERS *CAN* handle their own dogs *&* WIN! The person who says pros are needed must have never had a QUALITY dog.
A conformation dog must gait on lead,stack & be gone over by the judge,w/out flinching.
GO & WATCH FIRST!!!! ALL up-coming AKC events are listed! Go watch,have a PRO look at your dog BEFORE you waste your money & time & look like a fool,OK?

By: ∞CHAO§ RIP (Tri-Edge)

∞CHAO§ RIP (Tri-Edge) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:36:15 +0000

First of all is she registered with a reputable registry? If not you will not be able to show in dog shows. Second of all you should try and find classes near you or go to dog shows near you. go to infodog.com to find some in your area. You do know how much a pro handler costs right? lots of money, they get paid for every show they go to for every dog they show, and for every level they win. the higher the award the more money they get.

By: dartass2

dartass2 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:27:19 +0000

Talk to your breeder. If she was sold as a show quality pup then you have a chance in the ring and your breeder will be the one to help you with everything from handling classes to entry fees.
If she is not a show prospect then you arn’t going to get very far and probably waste a lot of money in the end. Try obedience or agility with her instead.

By: Nicole L

Nicole L — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:16:22 +0000

You should start with obedience. Papillon’s are really good with that. First start off with sit. Hold a little treat and push your puppies bottom down and say “sit”. Then give it a treat. Keep on doing it until it can do it on her own. Your smart i’m sure you can do it. Or just look up puppy training classes and there great. That’s what i did with my puppy.
-Nicole
GOOD LUCK!

By: GottaLov

GottaLov — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:50:58 +0000

A lot of large training areas have handling lessons in a group or private setting. I would call around. Your breeder should also have the information or even be able to help you. Your dog is going to need a lot of work as are you. I used to want to show, but found out that it’s just not worth the effort to me, but I hope you enjoy it! It’s a lot more difficult than it looks!