New to dog showing? Here are some places to learn more!

Clubs

• Westchester Kennel Club info on AKC
• American Kennel Club
• Westminster Kennel Club
• Find AKC-Registered Clubs

Getting the Right Dog

Choosing a Breed

• AKC list of recognized breeds and their traits
• Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family

Choosing a Breeder

• How to Find a Reputable Breeder
• AKC Breeder Classifieds
• AKC Breeder Referral Contacts and list of national breed parent clubs
• InfoDog's National Breeders Directory

Rescued Dogs

• AKC Breed Rescue
• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, adoption resources
• Petfinder, online adoption search
• Find your local animal shelter

Give your dog a name!

• Ever wonder how owners come up with such exotic names?

Getting Started in Conformation

• A Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows
• Info Dog new owner resources
• Dog Eat Dog: A very Human Book About Dogs And Dog Shows An inside look into competitive dog showing. Follow a top Bullmastif kennel from regional shows to Westminster.

Find and register for upcoming shows

• MB-F, Inc
• AKC Show search
• Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC
• List of AKC-Licensed Superintendents

Dog show terminology

• Nipissing Kennel Club Glossary
• AKC Glossary
• Pet Education.com Terms

Junior Showmanship, for children and teens

• AKC Junior Showmanship info
• AKC Junior Handler Number online form
• AKC  Junior Recognition Program
• AKC Jr. News, the official publication of the Junior Showmanship Organization

Agility

• What Is Agility?
• A Beginner's Guide to Agility (pdf)
• Agility FAQs

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program

• CGC Overview
• Who can Participate
• Testing Items
• After Earning CGC Certification:  AKC Obedience Events