The Changing Role of Ring Stewards As Shows Become Bigger And More Complex, There is An Increasing Need For Training And Experience Among Ring Stewards. The History of Ring Stewarding: It would be wonderful to write about the noble and ancient position of the ring steward. Unfortunately, no Ring Steward’s Hall of Fame exists, nor [...]
What should a showdog owner expect from a professional handler/agent? An owner should expect, in fact should insist’, on the terms outlined in this article with very little margin for error, A handler who is truly a professional will have no objections to these terms, remember though that an ethical professional may not be the [...]
The first dog shows took place in the 1830s and 1840s. They were low-key affairs, held in public houses, and probably invented as a result of the ban on dog-fighting and bull-baiting which left dog fanciers with little outlet for their competitive instincts. The idea of shows soon caught on, though, and the first organized [...]
The sad fact of life at dog shows is that only one dog can win its class, only one of each sex can take the points and only, one in the breed can be called “Best.” That means that most of us lose a lot. If our dog wins, the ride home is full of [...]