If you are a happy, proud purebred dog owner, you might already think about giving your dog a chance to compete in a dog show. At first sight, this competition can look like fun and quite easy activity for both you and your dog, but in reality, it is a serious event and it can

European dog shows are events where various dog breeds compete against each other, and the judges’ decisions are based on performance criteria such as obedience, agility, herding, gait, attitude or tracking. Other factors considered include; the dog’s size, bone structure, musculature, coat, teeth, and movements. Most of these shows feature more than 10,000 dogs and

European dog shows often happen in European countries and any willing entrant has to establish the requirements for participation. In the modern times, countries from other continents have been allowed to take part in the events. The movement of the pets is controlled by the Pet Travel Scheme to limit the spread of diseases. The

Rules for the European dog show are implemented and enforced by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).  The FCI nurtures its own judges who are trained in various European languages that include German, English, Spanish, and French. Among the duties of the organization is to facilitate a beauty championship where exemplary dog owners are awarded for