Delano Herald Journal

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Dog Show at Wright County Fairgrounds



Howard Lake and the Wright County fairgrounds
were the destinations for almost 1,100 dogs along with their owners
and handlers July 5 and 6.

Entries came from as far away as Alaska, Texas,
North Carolina and many states in between.

The fairgrounds was full of huge motorhomes
that carry sometimes as many as 20 dogs for an owner or handler

Steve and Mary Swenson of Howard Lake showed
their Old English Sheepdog both days.

They are learning the ropes of the dog show
world, coat care for their dog, and handling techniques for ring
presentation.

There were two types of competition at the
shows; breed judging and the obedience trial.

In the breed ring, each dog is judged on how
well it represents the standard of excellence written for that
particular breed.

The best animal of each breed competes in a
group competition that includes other breeds in its group.

All dogs that worked at herding sheep or cattle
are in the herding group.

The best animal from the sporting, hound, working,
terrier, toy non-sporting, and herding groups will compete for
the best in show honor.

The obedience trial is a test of training and
handling skill for the owner and dog.

A perfect score of 200 points is rarely achieved,
but it is the goal for many participants.

The main goal is to get over half the points
available for each part of the test and get a qualifying score.

This score will count for one leg or part of
the requirements for an obedience title given by the American
Kennel Club.

The show is held on the weekend following the
fourth of July, every year at the Wright County fair grounds.

There are vendors selling many types of dog
stuff, and it is free to the public.

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