ALL ABOUT SHOWING DOGS
Written by David Cavill
Published by Pelham Books
in 1984
ISBN: 072071480X
- Categorised in:
- DOGS
- DOGS (FACTUAL)
- PETS
ALL ABOUT SHOWING DOGS
Written by David Cavill.
Stock no. 627024
1989.
Hardback.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
'All About' Series. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 072071480X.
Front cover
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Background to Dog Shows and Showing Dogs
- The earliest shows
- The Kennel Club
- Development of shows in the UK
- Crufts
- Show structure
- 2 The Exhibitor
- Show dogs and their training
- Qualities required of the exhibitor
- Preparation for exhibition
- Schedules, entry forms and passes
- At the show
- 3 The Show Management
- The general canine society
- Club structure and procedures
- Successful show management and public relations
- Appointing judges
- Secretarial duties
- The schedule and catalogue
- Before the show
- Complaints
- Stewards and stewarding
- On the day
- Trade stands
- After the show
- Training classes and seminars
- 4 Judging
- Becoming a judge
- Judging procedure
- Myths and legends
- Records and reports
- 5 Records
- Importance of accurate records
- Wins, prize cards, certificates, cups and trophies
- Breed clubs and breed literature
- Role of the canine press
- Appendix: List of Recognized Breeds
- Glossary
- Useful addresses
- Bibliography
- Index