I have got a Australian Shepherd pup, and was thinking of showing her. Can anyone help me as to what show i need to enter first. I currently live in the Lincolnshire area, but am willing to travel to most areas.

Ideally i think i would like a small show to see how we get on, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank

You would be better to take her to ringcraft first get her used to being handled and you to learn how to show her properly

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Owned by Buster cairn terrier mix and Leo netherland dwarf mix bunny

I have got her booked in to start ringcraft next week. Never done it before so hope we get on ok, if all goes well do i want to look for small local shows or go to something a bit bigger -

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/down.../showdiary.pdf

Thats a list of forthcoming open and champ shows this year . You would be better doing a few open shows before a champ show just to get the practice and build up your own and your dogs confidence, but saying that we just went to a champ show for our first ever show and it didn't do us any harm lol! We were flung in at the deep end ! Like Nicky said too, get yourself along to ringcraft classes for a bit of training - it lets you meet other people in your area who show too and you'll end up making new friends who will be going to the same shows as you. Also teaches your dog from a young age how to behave in that environment. I know some people who show australian shepherds they are beautiful dogs . Any pics of your pupster? x

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Would have thought Lincoln Showground had a ringcraft class! are you far from there! Newark showground has one once a month!

Here are some pics of her




Yes i hope when i get going at ringcraft some people there might be able to help me, it is just a thought to take her to a show: i got her to do agility really and thought while waiting for her to mature i might have a bash at showing, who knows

she looks lovely whats her breeding ?

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http://www.weynoakebordercollies.co.uk/

Her sire is sh ch Shepalian Paris Express at Amenbury, and the dam is Amberslade Dancing Brooke
I dont know if we will do any good at showing, but thought i would give it a bash

I am also considering showing when I decide upon (and find) a St Bernard with a strong enough bloodline [As little hip problems as possible!].

A very helpful thread to stumble across!

Good Luck with your search for your new doggie, it seems very daunting this showing lark, but it should be fun