Equipment for dog showing

[kate1984 10]

Hi Everybody,

 

Daisy's nearly recovered and im really excited to be starting ringcraft but Im not sure what i need, she currently has a big chain lead and a harness (as she is so powerfull) but im told i need a show lead or a halti?

 

Ive looked at ebay and the show leads are all different mm some are 6 and some are 8, as most of you know Daisy is a english bull and 7 month old so amy advice about what i need to get me started will really help.

[kate1984 10]

nobody here shows dogs? or knows whats needed to start out? or just nobody wanting to help

[Lotti 10]

Kate, where are you going to ringcraft?

 

If you haven't started yet, take her on the walking equipment she has and ask them what she should wear - they should be able to tell you as most ringcraft 'trainers' are show judges - or at least know their stuff!

 

It's awkward to say because I've shown my dalmatian but she would probably wear a different show lead to your Daisy.

 

Knoxyovs on here handles dogs for show - not only her own, but also others, I'll point her towards this thread and ask her to give any advice she may be able to give.

[*Peaches* 10]

Show leads vary from leather to nylon, you're best going to a show and looking at some, walking Daisy up and down on the lead to see how she responds to it.

 

 

Other than the leather and nylon there are 3 types of neck types - full check, half check and slip lead.

 

I know Fungus hates the leather ones, he plants his feet and refuses point blank to move, put him on a nylon slip lead and he's off.

[kate1984 10]

im going to the beighton wmc tommorow and also one on a monday in wath upon dern, thanks for advice there may be some for sale at the handsworth show

[*Peaches* 10]

There's a hound show in Leeds on 25th, there might be more stalls there

[Lotti 10]

Kate, I am hoping to get there tomorrow night but Takara doesn't socialise... we sit at a distance and concentrate on keeping her quiet LOL.

 

I know that there is someone at the Beighton club (not sure if it's Norma) who sells show leads, they took them with them once. Ask them at the club - they should be able to help Even if they just tell you when the next show is where you're likely to find them.

[skinnydog 10]

Terrier day at Leeds is the 24th.

You could have a look at Bull terriers at shows on You tube.

[knoxyovs9 10]

hi ,

most ebt's are shown on a nylon slip show lead.

if u can make it to a few shows have a look round at some stalls they will be the right show lead for u

hope ive helped

jessica

x

[vikki 10]

my cousin shows her mini bt's on chain chokes and leather leads and uses a slip lead for just bringing out of cage and prep. what breed line is he from if you dont mind me askin