Whether you're looking for a chihuahua show in your area to enjoy as a spectator or as a participant, the best place to start looking is online. The official website for the American Kennel Club is a great place to start, as is the Westminster Kennel Club. Each of these organizations lists chihuahua show calendars on their pages.
Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly.
All Breed DOG shows are the most common type of DOG show, and most fun to attend, where dozens, if not hundreds of DOGS are shown, eliminated or prized until an award is usually given for Best of Show, or Best of Breed. Chihuahua shows can offer male-only or female-only shows, as well as Puppy Class shows, which will show puppies in the 6-9 month, 9-12 month and 12-18 month age groups. Novice chihuahua shows are held for chihuahuas that have never been awarded any ribbons, while an American Bred chihuahua show will only accept chihuahuas whelped in America. Open Class shows are events that bring thousands of spectators every year.
While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient.
Other DOG registries also list shows that focus on particular breeds like chihuahuas, so depending on your curiosity, you might want to find listings for several different shows in your area. If you're interested in showing a chihuahua, it's best to attend several shows before you officially enter, as you'll learn how the chihuahua show world is organized as well as customs, expectations and manners that are involved in such events. Chihuahua magazines will often also contain listings of chihuahua show events by region or state.
The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed.
Another place to look for chihuahua shows in your area is in the classified section of your community newspaper, especially under the Animals or Pets listings on weekends. Other sources of chihuahua show information may also come from local veterinary offices. Another location where chihuahua shows may be advertised is local pet stores, especially the large, national chains such as Pets Mart, who may even sponsor such events on a local level.
The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter, Pushinka.
Finding a chihuahua show in your area is not difficult if you know where to look and who to ask. When in doubt, contact the American Kennel Club and ask for a roster of their events. Whoever you speak with will also be more than happy to help you find information on upcoming shows or schedules in your area.
St. bernards have a well-deserved reputation as rescue dogs. In fact, the most successful mountain rescue dog ever was a st. bernard. His name was Barry. He lived during the early 1800's, during which time he saved 40 lives.
