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What are the confirmation requirements to show pugs in lay-persons terms?
I've looked them up on line, but they are in technical terms and I would like to know in just plain language. I have a gorgeous pug whose parents are grand champions and I think it would be fun to show him, but I'm not sure if he is show-worthy. Everyone comments on how good looking he is and what a great personality he has, but I know it is an expensive hobby and I want to know for sure if he has what it takes before I spend a lot of money.
He was a gift and a rescue from a puppy mill, but I do have his papers and lineage. Even though she was a grand champion, the greedy breeders bred his poor mother to death! I have no desire to contact these horrible people.
By "lay-persons terms", I mean I have no idea what hocks, pasterns, etc are so the AKC descriptions are not fully helpful.
4 Answers
- LionessLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
AKC Grand Champions don't end up in puppy mills. Somebody is jerking your chain. Don't count on a puppy mill dog to be much more than a great pet.
Show breeders gave you a great link to canine anatomy. That should help with figuring some things out. http://www.akc.org/events/search/
Your best bet is to go to shows (which is generally free) and meet people who are showing Pugs. I'm sure if you asked they would be willing to look at your dog and tell you what they see that would or would not make your dog show quality.
It's ConFORMation, by the way. The dogs need to conFORM to the breed standard.
If your dog is AKC registered and you want to participate in shows - obedience, rally, and agility are all open to you and your dog and they are lots of fun.
- 1 decade ago
The AKC breed standard is about as close as you are going to get to layman's terms:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pug/
You can also try looking up some kennels that have finished Pugs and doing an "eyeball" comparison.
ADD:
Dog Anatomy
http://www.pedigreedpups.com/images/anatomy-of-the...
If he came from a puppy mill, chances are he is jsut going to be a good pet ;)
- GeofLv 51 decade ago
Your dog's breeder would have told you from the beginning if he was show quality. If they didn't mention it then most likely he isn't. Talk to your dog's breeder and express your interest. Have them evaluate the dog to see if it's good enough for the ring and have them mentor you as they probably already have years of experience showing their own dogs. If he's not show quality, then have him neutered and enjoy him as a pet. Most people have no idea what makes a quality dog so I wouldn't pay any attention to all the comments.
- 1 decade ago
be 14-18 lbs, deep wrinkles, short nose, slight underbite, he should not be neutered, and be fawn or black in color.
