"Dog shows are the most popular social events of the dog lovers". This statement is true and you may not disagree, because so many dog owner think this is a nice way to spend the day with your dogs and other dog fanciers, to strain for the dogs owned by yourself or someone else, to hear the latest gossips, meet your friends who live maybe hundreds of kilometres away from you and to meet new people and create new contacts.
This guide from dog shows in Finland has been collected from several sources, books, magazines and people. The main idea is to tell basics about the shows in this country to beginners but also to all interested people. And might be here is something new for more experienced people too.
Dog show evaluation includes information about dog's appearance, temperament and behaviour. In working tests they often evaluate dog's leanings and suitability for the purposes of the breed. Every dog which is or will be used in breeding should take part to the shows and also the working tests (if it is a working dog breed!). The dog will not be recommend for breeding if there is no evidence of its exterior qualities, character, health and working qualities. But the shows are not only for the breeders and breeding dogs. Shows are social happenings. You will meet other dog owners and create new contacts. You will get more information about the breed and dogs generally. And shows also bring some excitement and variation to your dog hobby.