The American Bully Kennel Club or ABKC is a kennel club for pit bulls, specifically pocket pits or pits that are under 17 inches tall. The ABKC sanctions events all over the United States. Most ABKC dog shows include a conformation event and a fun class event.
Instructions
1. Find an ABKC sanctioned event. Searching online is the best way to find out about events. You can also contact a Gottiline, Razor's Edge or Monster G Line breeder to find out about upcoming events.
2. Train your dog for the ring. ABKC dog shows are a little more relaxed than AKC or Westminster shows. Your dog must be friendly toward the judge and the other dogs. Aggressive dogs are banned from entering ABKC shows.
3. Groom your dog before the show. Your dog should have clean teeth and ears, trimmed nails and a soft shiny coat. Dirty dogs will get low scores.
4. Enter your dog in the class and show in which you want it to participate. You have to decide if your dog will enter the conformation show, the fun show or both. You also have to determine the proper class. These are usually based on age and gender. Pocket pits and champions have their own classes. In some cases, due to local codes, you may have to pre-register your dog.
5. Ice down your dog. Rubbing ice on its back, neck and head will make the coat shiny and help to cool the dog off so it won't pant as much in the ring. If you do this every time you show your dog, eventually, your dog will use this as a signal that it is about to enter the show ring.
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