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Showing Your Pomeranian
The first step to entering your Pomeranian in an AKC Confirmation dog show is to have papers. Having papers for your Pomeranian means that your dog is registered with the kennel club. The largest and most known club in the USA is the AKC, otherwise known as the American Kennel Club.
For AKC sponsored shows, as an owner you will need official AKC paper work. For breeders with stud males, if the dog has 4 litters in 1 year, on that 4th litter DNA testing must be done. Or after the 7th litter. DNA for females is voluntary. If you have your Pomeranian registered, the papers will show the mother and father of your Pomeranian as being registered, as well. If you bought your Pomeranian from a Pomeranian breeder be sure to ask for registration papers.
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For AKC sponsored shows, as an owner you will need official AKC paper work. For breeders with stud males, if the dog has 4 litters in 1 year, on that 4th litter DNA testing must be done. Or after the 7th litter. DNA for females is voluntary. If you have your Pomeranian registered, the papers will show the mother and father of your Pomeranian as being registered, as well. If you bought your Pomeranian from a Pomeranian breeder be sure to ask for registration papers.
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If You Do Not Have Your Pomeranian Papers
You can get papers for your Pomeranian even if you lost them or if you never had them. For an AKC registered dog, you can go back to the breeder and ask for the papers of your Pomeranian's mother and father. In the US, if you can not go back to the original breeder, you can contact the CKC, the Continental Kennel Club and ask for a dog application. They will ask that witnesses can verify the dog to be a Pomeranian and will ask for pictures of your Pomeranian. Do keep in mind that this will not be AKC registration, which is needed for the major conformation dog shows in the US. With the CKC registration, you may enter your Pomeranian into Agility, Obedience and/or Dancing Events.
Getting Ready!
Deciding to enter your Pomeranian in a dog show is a bit like entering your child into a pageant. You need dedication and it will be a bit of work; but it is well worth it. This is a great opportunity for you to show off your Pomeranian and also to meet other Pomeranian owners. And of course, it will feel great to bring home a ribbon from a Pomeranian dog show. It does not matter what color your Pomeranian is, all colored Poms enter dog shows.
All colored Poms, whether solid colored or parti, are judged on an equal basis in major AKC dog shows.
Some shows require that you enter your dog as early as 4 months before a show, so be sure to check out which shows are coming up and enter your Pomeranian in plenty of time. Plan well in advance so that you have time to train and groom your dog.
You may wish to go to a dog show as a spectator first so that you can get a feel for what will happen. When you go to show your Pomeranian, you should prepare for traveling in your car with your Pomeranian. What do you wear to a dog show? You will be expected to wear business casual clothes, this can be dress slacks with a nice top. Some shows require a suit. Comfortable shoes are good, but sneakers are a no-no. Contact the particular dog show that you will be going to for a complete set of their rules.
Practice, Practice, Practice....Makes...Fun !
You can go to Matches to practice with your dog. Matches are organized, yet unofficial events. These will allow both you and your Pomeranian to become used to the ring and all that will be expected. You can go as often as you wish, and the results will not appear on your dog's show record. This is also a great way to meet others who are just starting out, as you would be.
Once you feel prepared, you can then enter an official dog show.
4 Types of Pomeranian Dog Shows
Your Pom must be trained before you enter into a dog show, depending on which type of show you wish to enter your Pomeranian into. There are 4 different types of shows.
Conformation:
This is to judge which Pomeranian places best for conformation to the Pomeranian breeder standard. For conformation shows, the dog never sits in the ring. You should look up the official rules of the show you are planning on entering into.
Proper grooming for this is vital. Most handlers do the grooming themselves. If as the owner, you will also be the handler, you may have your Pomeranian professionally groomed...but you must specify to that dog groomer that this is to be done for a conformation show... as there will be a difference in the grooming style. If your dog is used to wearing dog clothes, this is forbidden at a dog show.
Obedience:
This type shows off your dog's skills in listening to and obeying your commands. Heal, sit & stay are the most important dog commands. You will usually be asked to have your dog sit and then walk away. Your Pomeranian will be judged on how will they remain still while you walk away from them. The amount of time will vary from show to show. Even if your Pomeranian is normally obedient, you should test your dog, because some dogs may be very nervous in front of a lot of people. Set up some test runs to see how your Pomeranian performs in front of a crowd. If he or she is shy, over time they should become used to an audience.
Free Style (dancing with dogs):
This is an absolutely amazing and fun dog show. The owner/ handler is able to choose their own piece of music. Then, owner & Pomeranian perform a dance routine....Dogs are trained to twirl, jump, and do other movements along with the music. This is a free style competition and you can create the entire routine yourself. Nationals are held once per year in Hershey Pennsylvania.
Agility:
These dog events are amazing. Pomeranian dogs run through obstacle courses, which include many elements including jumping through hoops and walk across teeter-totters. This is done while you run alongside your dog, giving commands. You are not allowed to touch your dog, but can give any commands that will prompt your Pomeranian to perform the needed tasks. Dogs are timed to see how fast they complete the course and are also judged on how many obstacles they completed as required.
A Final Thought
For all dog shows, except Conformation, you do not need to have your Pomeranian specially groomed. It is just best to have your dog neat and clean...looking adorable as ever.
Above all else, remember that a dog show should be fun for you and your Pomeranian. It may prove to be a great venue for you and your Pomeranian to bond and you will meet some great people.
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You can get papers for your Pomeranian even if you lost them or if you never had them. For an AKC registered dog, you can go back to the breeder and ask for the papers of your Pomeranian's mother and father. In the US, if you can not go back to the original breeder, you can contact the CKC, the Continental Kennel Club and ask for a dog application. They will ask that witnesses can verify the dog to be a Pomeranian and will ask for pictures of your Pomeranian. Do keep in mind that this will not be AKC registration, which is needed for the major conformation dog shows in the US. With the CKC registration, you may enter your Pomeranian into Agility, Obedience and/or Dancing Events.
Getting Ready!
Deciding to enter your Pomeranian in a dog show is a bit like entering your child into a pageant. You need dedication and it will be a bit of work; but it is well worth it. This is a great opportunity for you to show off your Pomeranian and also to meet other Pomeranian owners. And of course, it will feel great to bring home a ribbon from a Pomeranian dog show. It does not matter what color your Pomeranian is, all colored Poms enter dog shows.
All colored Poms, whether solid colored or parti, are judged on an equal basis in major AKC dog shows.
Some shows require that you enter your dog as early as 4 months before a show, so be sure to check out which shows are coming up and enter your Pomeranian in plenty of time. Plan well in advance so that you have time to train and groom your dog.
You may wish to go to a dog show as a spectator first so that you can get a feel for what will happen. When you go to show your Pomeranian, you should prepare for traveling in your car with your Pomeranian. What do you wear to a dog show? You will be expected to wear business casual clothes, this can be dress slacks with a nice top. Some shows require a suit. Comfortable shoes are good, but sneakers are a no-no. Contact the particular dog show that you will be going to for a complete set of their rules.
Practice, Practice, Practice....Makes...Fun !
You can go to Matches to practice with your dog. Matches are organized, yet unofficial events. These will allow both you and your Pomeranian to become used to the ring and all that will be expected. You can go as often as you wish, and the results will not appear on your dog's show record. This is also a great way to meet others who are just starting out, as you would be.
Once you feel prepared, you can then enter an official dog show.
4 Types of Pomeranian Dog Shows
Your Pom must be trained before you enter into a dog show, depending on which type of show you wish to enter your Pomeranian into. There are 4 different types of shows.
Conformation:
This is to judge which Pomeranian places best for conformation to the Pomeranian breeder standard. For conformation shows, the dog never sits in the ring. You should look up the official rules of the show you are planning on entering into.
Proper grooming for this is vital. Most handlers do the grooming themselves. If as the owner, you will also be the handler, you may have your Pomeranian professionally groomed...but you must specify to that dog groomer that this is to be done for a conformation show... as there will be a difference in the grooming style. If your dog is used to wearing dog clothes, this is forbidden at a dog show.
Obedience:
This type shows off your dog's skills in listening to and obeying your commands. Heal, sit & stay are the most important dog commands. You will usually be asked to have your dog sit and then walk away. Your Pomeranian will be judged on how will they remain still while you walk away from them. The amount of time will vary from show to show. Even if your Pomeranian is normally obedient, you should test your dog, because some dogs may be very nervous in front of a lot of people. Set up some test runs to see how your Pomeranian performs in front of a crowd. If he or she is shy, over time they should become used to an audience.
Free Style (dancing with dogs):
This is an absolutely amazing and fun dog show. The owner/ handler is able to choose their own piece of music. Then, owner & Pomeranian perform a dance routine....Dogs are trained to twirl, jump, and do other movements along with the music. This is a free style competition and you can create the entire routine yourself. Nationals are held once per year in Hershey Pennsylvania.
Agility:
These dog events are amazing. Pomeranian dogs run through obstacle courses, which include many elements including jumping through hoops and walk across teeter-totters. This is done while you run alongside your dog, giving commands. You are not allowed to touch your dog, but can give any commands that will prompt your Pomeranian to perform the needed tasks. Dogs are timed to see how fast they complete the course and are also judged on how many obstacles they completed as required.
A Final Thought
For all dog shows, except Conformation, you do not need to have your Pomeranian specially groomed. It is just best to have your dog neat and clean...looking adorable as ever.
Above all else, remember that a dog show should be fun for you and your Pomeranian. It may prove to be a great venue for you and your Pomeranian to bond and you will meet some great people.
Have You?
Have you taken a look at what is inside the PetPom book? Find out more !
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