When you think of the term “dog show” what is the first picture that comes to your mind? Unless you have seen competitions on TV or have been to a dog show live, you may not have an idea of what a dog show actually is.
A dog show is basically an elimination-type tournament that consists of many rounds and semifinal rounds that will lead up to the selection of one main winner. This winner wins the title called “best in show”. The start of the competition begins with the breed ring. This is where dogs that are of the same breed and have similar characteristics will face off with one another through rounds of judging and trials.
If there is one word to describe a terrier, that word would be ?driven.? Breeds in this group are tough, sturdy, and courageous. They are determined, confident, and very independent. These dogs were first developed to hunt rodents and other small burrowing animals. They have very high-prey drive and can be a little overly dog-aggressive.
There are two types of terriers ? The fighters and the vermin hunters.
The Fighting Breed
As the name states, these terriers were originally bred to bait bulls and fight other dogs. They are brave, confident, and aggressive. Fortunately, these breeds are no longer exploited and their fighting instincts have been tamed down. They are now kept as guard dogs and companion pets. They are active, playful and affectionate to their owners but suspicious of strangers. They need a strong, confident owner who can dominate them and be able to handle this tough breed.
A breed is defined as a group of certain species that have common ancestors and have certain distinguishable traits and characteristics. Before you get a new puppy, you have to consider a breed that will fit your lifestyle and environment. It is best to get the breed of puppy that will suit your personality and living condition. For example, you wouldn’t get a Great Dane if you live in a small one bedroom apartment. Similarly, you wouldn’t get a Weimaraner if you don’t have the time to give him the proper amount of exercise or activity that he requires.
There are seven standard group of dog breeds that are assigned by the American Kennel Club (AKC). They are: The hound group, the herding group, the sporting group, the working group, the toy group, the terrier group, and the non-sporting group. Below is information regarding specifically the Herding group.
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