4 Types of Chihuahua Dog Shows
You may choose from 4 different types of dog shows to enter your Chihuahua!
Conformation: The dog is judged on how perfect he or she matches the physical characteristics of the Chihuahua dog breed. It is important that you dog is groomed nicely. You certainly can pay to have your
Chihuahua professionally groomed, or you may choose to groom your
Chihuahua yourself. As a conscientious dog owner, you should already be appropriately grooming your
Chihuahua, so this should not be much different. If your dog is used to wearing dog clothes, this is not allowed at shows.
Agility: One of the funnest! Your Chihuahua will compete against others to run through an obstacle course. These will be different at each event, but usually contain hoops to jump through, a balance beam, teeter-totter and more! You run alongside your dog, giving commands to help them navigate!
Obedience: Here is where you can show off just how well you have your Chihuahua trained. Chihuahua dog obedience shows will have you giving commands to your dog and be judged on how well you Chi listens to you! The most difficult part? When you command your dog to sit...you walk away...and your dog must say where they are without following after you!
Free Style (Dancing with Dogs): Show your creative side! In this type of dog show event, you and your Chihuahua will dance together. You choose the music...you choose the movements! Regional shows are held all over the country...nationals are held once per year.
Preparing
Plan to leave early for the show and give yourself plenty of time for parking, etc. 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
Chihuahua, you should prepare for traveling in your car with your
Chihuahua. What do you wear to a dog show? You will be expected to wear business casual clothes, this can be a pants and jacket suit with a nice sweater, or casual dress slacks and a button shirt. 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.
Above all else, remember that a dog show should be enjoyable!
This should be a fun time of bonding for you and your Chihuahua.