VIZCAYA VIZSLAS

Smooth and Wirehaired - Bred for Conformation,Temperament & Natural Ability

Dog Show Information

The American Kennel Club Dog Show events are something we take very seriously. It is a forum to exhibit our dogs and our breeding, and to have the dogs evaluated as potencial breeding stock. We take pride in our dog's carrying the Ch. (Champion) prefix in front of their name and therefore proving their quality as a breeding prospect. We welcome new owners interested in the possibility of showing their new puppy and are always here for support and help during the learning process and for the life of the dog. Please feel free to ask questions about this most fun activity! For more information visit The Vizsla Club of America and Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta

WE ALSO OFFER HANDLING FOR YOUR SHOW DOG, IF YOUR LIFE IS JUST TOO BUSY OR SHOW RINGS GIVE YOU THE JITTERS! PROFESSIONAL AND LOVING BOARDING AND HANDLING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SHORTHAIRED HOUND OR SPORTING DOG! RINGSIDE HANDLING AVAILABLE FOR ANY BREED. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SHOW HANDLING PAGE!

FUTURE SHOWS WE PLAN TO ATTEND:


Montgomery Al KC - Montgomery Al - 11/23/08

Sawnee Mtn Ga KC - Atlanta GA - 1/30/09
Conyers Ga KC - Atlanta Ga - 1/31/09
Lawrenceville Ga KC - Atlanta Ga - 2/1/09

Valdosta Ga KC - Valdosta Ga - 2/20/09
Ochlockonee River  Fl KC - Tallahassee Fl - 2/21/09
Ochlockonee River Fl KC - Tallahassee Fl - 2/22/09
Southeast Alabama KC - Dothan Al - 2/23/09
Gr Panama City Fl DFA - Marianna Fl - 2/24/09
Gr Panama City Fl DFA - Marianna Fl - 2/25/09

Okaloosa Fl KC - Ft Walton Beach Fl - 2/26/09
Okaloosa Fl KC - Ft Walton Beach Fl - 2/27/09

Nashville Tn KC - Franklin Tn - 3/5/09
Nashville Tn KC - Franklin Tn - 3/8/09
TIPS FOR BEING IN THE RING WITH YOUR DOG

-Train your dog well before entering in a show - look for conformation handling classes with your local Kennel Club
-Wear comfortable, but stylish clothing, bisiness casual
-Women wear quiet print skirts, dresses or business type pants suits
-Men wear suits or sports juackets with dress shirt and tie
-Wear comfortable closed toed shoes with rubber bottoms for running
-Women wear your hair out of your eyes, tie back
-Show your dog on a show lead only, up around the top of the neck under the ears
-Learn the ring procedure from the classes before you
-Retain a healthy attitude, win or loss
-Accept your ribbon gracefully no matter the placement

NANCY and HOPE (center),
CH. VIZCAYA'S I HOPE YOU DANCE
Bred & Owned by Nancy Edmunds, Vizcaya Vizslas

NANCY and STRIKER in the Sporting Group

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows and conformations events are intended to evaluate the dog's over all appearance and structure for future breeding stock. Shows can have up to over 3,000 dogs entered.

All Breed shows can include all of the registerable breeds recognized by AKC. Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed. For example, the Vizsla Club of America Specialty is for featuring Vizslas only.

A dog must be at least 6 months old to compete in AKC dog shows. There are classes especially for puppies under 12 months old. Spayed and neutered dogs are not permitted to participate in dog shows, but can compete in all other AKC events.

Judges examine the dogs and give awards, points, for how closely each dog represents the judges mental image of the perfect dog described in that breed's official standard, AKC Vizsla Standard, giving a first through forth ribbon in each class. Males and females are judged seperately within their respective breed.

Only the best male, Winners Dog, and the best bitch, Winners Bitch, are awarded the points, after which they compete with the Champions of record for the Best of Breed, Group placements, and then go on to the Best in Show!

It takes 15 points, including two majors (a win of 3, 4 or 5 points) for a dog to achieve it's AKC Championship.

 
Vizsla Club of America
Vizsla Club of Metro Atlanta
Vizsla Club of the Carolinas 
Conestoga Vizsla Club
MB-F Dog Shows
Onofrio Dog Shows


DOG SHOW TERMS:

Angulation - Angles created by bones meeting at their joints, usually used to describe a dog's rear curvature between the hip and top of the hock, or the front from the whithers to the elbow.
Angulation & Movement Analogy

Bait - What handlers use in the ring, liver or some kind of treat, to get the dog's attention to have him/her look alert.

Exhibitor - A person who brings an entered dog to the show and shows it in the appropriate class.

Gait - The way a dog moves, being a good indicator of structure and condition.

Handler - A person or agent who takes a dog into the show ring or who works with a dog at a hunt/field trial or other performance event.

Match - An informal dog show good for puppy and handler practice at which no championship points are awarded, but required by AKC for regional clubs.

Miscellaneous Class - Transitional class for breeds attempting to advance to full AKC recognition.

Pedigree - The written record of a dog's family tree of three or more generations.

Points - Units of credit earned toward a championship, of which 15 are required.

Soundness - Mental and physical well-being.

Stack - Placing the dog's legs and body to create a pleasing pose for the judge to 'go over' the dog.