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Canine Shows and Activities

Welcome to the new Dog Shows page! This is a collection of all the best links on the web for various types of dog sports and activities. Please let me know if you run across any other great show pages! But remember, this is a list for only the BEST!

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Conformation
Obedience
Agility
Canine Disc
Hunting/Field Trials
Flyball
Tracking
Schutzhund
Lure Coursing/Racing
Weight Pulling
Herding
Mushing
Musical Freestyle
Junior Showmanship
Show Superintendants
Judges
International Showing
Miscellaneous Sports
Related Information


Conformation

The Actual Dog Show
A wonderful and comprehensive introduction to the sport of conformation, complete with pictures.

What Goes on at a Dog Show
What are all those dogs running in circles for??

Getting Started Showing Your Dog
Another nice article about getting into conformation showing, this one from the AKC.

Judging the Judges
A very useful link if you are showing your dogs. Users of the site can rate judges, and you can check the results to see who the best judges are.

Show Dog International Online
New online magazine for conformation news and results.

American Kennel Club
Also at AKC, you will find all the breed standards for AKC-recognized breeds, as well as lists of upcoming shows and information on Junior Showmanship.

Canadian Kennel Club
The brand-new homepage for CKC.

United Kennel Club
UKC's new and improved webpage.

American Rare Breed Association
The most unusual and rare breeds in the US.

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Visit AKC's website for live coverage of the famous show, held each year in mid-February.

The Virtual Dog Show
Here's a place where you can go and show your dog without ever leaving your home! Classes include not only conformation, but special classes such as activity, brace, breeder, deceased, junior handling, costume class and more!


Obedience

The Dog Obedience and Training Page
The obedience page at my website was designed to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date site on obedience on the web. Some links for information on basic training, and quite a few for those showing in obedience, from help with training, to lists of on-line show superintendants and obedience products.

Dr. P's Dog Obedience
A very nice page on obedience and training, a complete library of online training articles for a variety of levels and sports.

The Obedience FAQ
Lots of good information.

Getting Started in AKC Obedience
Introduction to the sport from AKC.

AKC Obedience Regulations
Be sure you know the rules before you go in the ring.


Agility

The Dog Agility Page
From my own site comes this page for the agility competitor. The Agility Page is one of the largest pages on the web for ANY canine sport. You'll find a large collection of photos, complete list of online clubs, info on agility email lists, complete events list, where to get equipment, and, of course, a comprehensive listing of other agility info on the web.

The Agility FAQs
This section of my agility page houses a huge database of training information, collected from the agility lists. Several megs worth of information here, from basic training, to problems at shows and hints for putting on your own trial. A little humor, too!

United States Dog Agility Association
The homepage for USDAA has information on their titling and competition programs, list of approved judges, upcoming events, course standards, and more.

North American Dog Agility Council
The NADAC page has lists of clubs, events, and judges, as well as an online membership form.

Clean Run
Not only do they have a great magazine, great books and other neat stuff, Clean Run also has an agility exercise each month, and the Agility Info Center, with the Events Calendar, Agility Schools, and other good info.

Agility Ability
First website to come along other than Dogpatch that really provides a lot of unique information for agility enthusiasts. A must-visit.

Just for Fun Agility
This page from Dog-Play has lots of good ideas for cheap agility training at home.

The Agility Photo Album
Here's my album of dogs competing in agility...a good way to learn about the different obstacles in agility.

Agility Net
This site features some excellent training articles.

Good Dog Agility
One of the nicest club pages online. Great design, and plenty of stuff to enjoy.


Canine Disc

Mary Jo's Frisbee® Dog Page
Here at my page you will find a list of clubs, past champions, and plenty of links to other pages.

Dog, Disc and Wind
Lots of great animations from the CD-Rom on how to train your dog to compete in canine disc competitions.

National Capital Air Canines
Check the FAQ for information on training and competiting with disc dogs.

The Dallas Dog & Disc Club
An excellent page with training info, questions-and-answers, photos, and more.

The Northwest Dog & Disc Page
This excellent page features, among other things, the list of 1997 events.

Discovering the World
Excellent source for discs of all kinds and colors...mismarked ones available at a discount (write to them for details).

Freestyle Frisbee®
An excellent page to learn more about disc handling, something very important in this sport.

Frisbee® is a brand name and registered trademark of Mattel, Inc.


Hunting/Field Trials

Working Retriever Central
THE place to start for any field trial enthusiast. Large collection of website partners and online magazines. Upcoming events, past results, breed info, and much more!

Bird Dog News
Excellent site from this good magazine...lots of online articles, events, clubs, hunting info, etc.

Gundogs Unlimited
Tons of great articles, news, legislation, dictionary of terms, much more!

The Checkcord
Good online magazine for sporting dog enthusiasts.

Retrieverguide.com
Another excellent site with events, yellow pages, discussions, and more.

Fielddog.com
New site that looks to be an excellent source of information.

North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Monthly articles, list of clubs, upcoming events, etc.

AKC Field Trial and Hunting Test Clubs
Geographical list of clubs.


Flyball

Flyball Homepage
Wonderful site on the sport of flyball...what it is, where to train, upcoming events, and more!

NAFA Homepage
NAFA now has their own homepage. You can download lots of their publications in PDF format.

Flyball FAQ
Official FAQ on the sport, from the Flyball Homepage.

Flyball Training Tips
From the Flyball Homepage, lots of good training tips, including the entire text of Mike Randall's Book, On the Mark.

Flyball Marketplace
Another section of the Flyball Homepage, this contains links and information on flyball products.

Flyball Chat
Chats are held Monday & Thursday nights, around 6:00 p.m. PST.

NAFA Tournaments
Finally, from the Flyball Homepage, the list of upcoming events.

British Flyball Association
Flyball in the UK.

No Speed Limit
Tons of photos of their dogs, plus some good video. You'll never guess their team color...

Fast Forward Flyball Team
Great intro to flyball, beautiful shots of the dogs.

Hit Squad Flyball Team
A beautiful collection of flyball photos...be prepared for a long download.

BC Boomerangs
Another nice selection of photos.

Pawdemonium
I love the profiles on their dogs!

Hawkeye Hustlers
A lot of interesting stuff, including the flyball articles from Front and Finish.

Happy Hurdlers
Click on the small thumbnails to view the individual dog's pages.

Flyball.com
A site that hosts a whole bunch of team pages.

K9 Rhode Runners
Nice little page, with photos, practice dates, and race results.

 


Tracking

The Tracking Page
A good place to start for tracking info on the web.

Tracking Regulations
Official Rules and Regulations on tracking tests from AKC.

Tracking
This site from the Basset Hound Homepage has tons of excellent articles on training in tracking.

Southwest Tracking Association
This excellent site features info, articles, photos, and more!

CARDA Search and Rescue
Similar to tracking, but the emphasis is more on training for actual work versus earning titles.


Schutzhund

Schutzhund
This well-known sport involves more than just protection work. Obedience and tracking are also tested. This is a good page to start with.

Schutzhund FAQ
Another good intro to the sport.

Linda's Schutzhund Page
A very comprehensive source of info.

DVG America
An all-breed schutzhund organization.

United Schutzhund Clubs of America
A nice site featuring some excellent articles, club info, and more.

Working Dogs
An excellent cyberzine for working dog owners.

French Ringsport
A protection sport that is similar to schutzhund, but does not invlove tracking, among other things.


Lure Coursing/Racing

Lure Coursing FAQ
All the info you need to get started.

AKC Regulations for Lure Coursing
The official stuff. PDF format.

American Sighthound Field Association
A nice site for this national lure coursing organization.

National Oval Track Racing Association
A very new site from this national racing organization.

Greyhounds on the Internet
Info and links on greyhound racing.

Greyhounds Protection League
Just to give the other side of the story, here's an organization trying to ban racing.

Afghan Hound Lure Coursing
Links, events, etc. for afghans.


Weight Pulling

International Weight Pull Association
Great place to go for intros on the sport, maximum weights, how to get involved, etc.


Herding

Mary Jo's Herding Page
Here's my own herding page, with all the most current links, plus other information.

Herders-L
An excellent site from the email list for herding enthusiasts.

AKC Herding Regulations 

AKC Herding Clubs

ASCA Herding Rules

AHAB Rules

Herding with the Shetland Sheepdog
Some good info here for any herding breed, from Linda Rorem.

Livestock
Excellent resource on breeds of livestock.


Mushing

Mushing Homepage
Here at Steven's Homepage, you will find the upcoming show schedule for sleddogs, as well training info, breeds, equipment suppliers, as well as a list of all mushing related information on the web. An excellent place to start.

About Sleddogs and Sleddog Racing
About Sled Dogs & Sled Dog Racing

Mushing Magazine
This excellent magazine features several online articles from each issue.

Sled Dog Central
Lots of mushing products and good info too.

The Iditarod
Official homepage for this famous sleddog race.

Yukon Quest
Another very well-known race.

Mush with PRIDE
This site features a nice on-line newsletter, and excellent sleddog care guidelines.

Skijoring
Information on getting started in this fun sport.

The British Cup Sled Dog Site
Sledding in the UK.

International Sled Dog Racing Association
Excellent articles about sleddog racing.


Musical Freestyle

Musical Freestyle
My page on canine freestyle contains links to just about every resource currently on the web for this sport, plus video clips, photos, articles, and more.

Canine Freestyle Federation
The home page for this freestyle organization features information on the sport, pictures of dogs performing, info on upcoming events, and more.

WCFO Canine Freestyle
Official page for WCFO, with info, rules, events, etc.

Canine Freestyle
Some info on "Dancing with your Dog" and the Musical Canine Sports International (MCSI), from Dog-Play.


Junior Showmanship

Getting Started in Junior Showmanship
Introduction from AKC.

AKC's Junior Showmanship Page
News for juniors, plus the rules of the game, FAQ, and more.

Junior Showmanship
The Show dogs site is currently closed for renovations, hopefully will be open again soon!

Juniors Online
Find other juniors on the internet! Stories and more.

 


Show Superintendants

InfoDog (MB-F)
Great site for any dog show enthusiast. Get premium lists online, check upcoming shows and results of past shows, see where your favorite judge is going to be next, do some online shopping, and more!

Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC
These are shows mostly in South and Central US. Download premium lists, enter your dog, or check the judging programs for upcoming shows.

 

Canada Dog Shows
Mostly shows in Canada. Calendar, entry forms, etc.

 


Judges

AKC Judge's Directory
Invaluable tool for locating judges for conformation or obedience shows.

Agility Judges
Searchable database of agility judges for all US and Canadian organizations.

 

Judging the Judges
New service which allows users to rank judges in various categories. Currently free but does require sign-up.

InfoDog Judges Directory
Another database of judges.


International Showing

Dogs Down Under
Information on Australian breeds, showing, and upcoming events.

Crufts
This yearly show in England is one of the world's most famous dog shows. Over 18,000 dogs compete in numerous events, from conformation to agility and flyball.

The Canadian Dog Shows
Most of this site doesn't seem to be updated, but you can get an entry form and point information.

Japanese Kennel Club
English index to this Japanese site.


Miscellaneous Sports/Activities

Earthdogs
This is a sport just for terriers!

AKC Earthdog Tests
A nice earthdog page with photos.

More Earthdogs
A small earthdog page.

How to Inline Skate with Your Dog
Information and links...only for the experienced skater!

Hiking and Backpacking with Your Dog
Information and equipment list to for those who like to hit the trails with their dog.

Working Trials
A very new sport that tests control, agility, and nosework.


Camping with Your Dog
Everything you need to know when your planning the trip.


Carting with Your Dog
This is great fun for larger breeds of dogs. But carts do come in all sizes, so lots of dogs can participate!

 


Related Information

Dog Play
Excellent site for all kinds of info and links on activities and sports you can do with your dog.

Dr. P's Dog Training
Another really excellent site....lots on assistance dogs and Schutzhund, links and articles on all levels of obedience, links to all kinds of other canine activity sites.

Canine Sports
Links and products related to doggie sports.

Canine Sports Productions
Books and seminars on the canine athlete.

Dog Fanciers' Acronym List
Ever wonder what all those letters after a dog's name are? Here's a complete list of abbreviations.

Mapquest
Need help finding your way to the show? Mapquest and Tripquest will help you get there.

AutoPilot
Another nice free trip planner.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
OFA is a diagnostic service and registry for various canine disorders, such as hip and elbow dysplasia. It is always a good idea to check dogs before being a strenous training program.


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