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The Best Breeds to Train for Dog Shows

Show dog competitions are aimed at showing off what a particular dog breed should look like. There is a set standard, and trainers, owners need professional dog training in Utah before they can enter their dog for competition.

The standards are set when the dog organization accepts the dog breed. In the United States, the American Kennel Club is the most prestigious organization for dog breeds.

English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer spaniels, more known as “gamekeepers,” are very friendly, active, and quick to move and learn. They require regular exercise to overcome boredom. This dog breed is a children’s favorite, especially while playing. They are even part of a sporting group and have won “Best In Show” six times in a row at the American Kennel Club.

Standard Poodle

Standard poodles are often known as “duck dogs.” They are usually used in hunting and retrieving ducks. They are very intelligent and love to play in the water a lot. The poodle belongs to the non-sporting group.

Deutscher Boxer

The boxer is a flat-faced dog with a broad blunt muzzle. They are known for their bearing, athleticism, as well as muscular frame. They are very sensitive seizure alert dogs. They often compete on shows for obedience, conformation and agility.

This kind of dog is very patient and playful, making them the best choice for family companions and guardians. Boxers are classified under the working dog group. They are naturally responsive and very high spirited. They were first registered in 1904 with the American Kennel Club.

Doberman Pinscher

Formerly known as the Thuringer pinscher, this dog breed was renamed to Doberman pinscher in 1899 after its founder Louis Doberman. They are perfect as guard dogs. They are very alert, active, athletic, energetic, fearless, temperamental and protective. They have won four times as the “Best in Show.”

Smooth Fox Terrier

Smooth fox terriers are very responsive. They act fast, and their reflexes are amazing, which makes them perfect as hunting companions. This kind of dog belongs to the terrier group and has likewise won four times in the “Best in Show” category.

Airedale Terrier

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Many U.S. presidents like the Airedale terrier for their versatile nature and agile qualities. They are regarded as the largest among the terrier group and they have won the “Best in Show” category at the American Kennel Club four times in a row.

Wire Fox Terriers

For those who love dogs with a cheerful and charismatic disposition and at the same time, are fast, strong and agile, then go for the wire fox terriers for these winning traits. They have won the “Best in Show” 13 times and that is enough reason to choose them as best breed for dog shows.

Show dogs compete to exacting standards of dog breeds, characteristics and traits. Judges “place” dogs according to how closely they meet these standards. It requires hard work, patience and determination from dog owners. The dogs are also trained to obey, behave and stand still while being judged.

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