Finding a Chihuahua Show 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. The cartoon character, Scooby Doo, was a great dane. Scooby Doo is well known for being constantly willing to eat anything and everything. In reality, a great dane can indeed eat a lot of food. In fact, they can eat up to 8 � pounds a day! 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. The American Kennel Club recognizes more than 150 breeds? Segmented into seven different breed types, all breed possess unique temperaments, physical characteristics as well as a rich background in history. The first breeding Weimaraners were imported to the US in 1938 by Howard Knight, a dog fancier from Rhode Island. In 1942, The Weimaraner Club of America was formed and the breed standard was created. 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 springer spaniel breed is well-known for having very high energy levels. In fact, the "spring" in "springer spaniel" referred to this dog's ability to spring out at, or startle game. They are excellent hunting dogs. Male Irish wolfhounds are usually at least 32 to 34 inches tall and females are usually around 30 inches tall. This makes the Irish wolfhound the tallest breed. Although a few other dogs, such as the great dane, come close to equalling that height. 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. Australian Kelpies are herding dogs with an abundance of energy. They can work in extreme climates and conditions. They are known for one unique ability. They can run along the backs of sheep when moving them through chutes. Most adult Borzoi (russian wolfhounds) are almost mute. They bark only very rarely. They are gentle, sensitive dogs with gracious house-manners and a natural respect for humans. Their quiet nature makes them an ideal pet for families with children. The joys of motherhood struck with a vengeance when, in 1984, a great dane became the third dog to join the record holders for largest litter. She had twenty-three puppies. Interestingly, each of the three dogs that hold the record are different breeds. 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. The Lundehund is a breed which has lived solely on two islands in the north of Norway. The Lundehund has sever extra toes and paw cushions! That makes it excellent as a climbing dog, bred for rugged terrain. It also has the unusual ability to close its ears. Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy. Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children! Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs.