Word from the APKC® Board of Directors:

Many of us have limited or no experience in dog shows. We are painfully aware of how overwhelming it can be to enter the dog show world with zero experience. Unless you’re an experienced dog shower, you may not understand the purpose of a dog show beyond a beauty contest.

Shows are an important aspect of progressing this breed. Attending these functions can be a lot of fun. We hope to keep the stress, drama, and politics away so we all have a clear path to learn more, have a community of fellow breeders to discuss our challenges, and move forward together in unity.

I am not an APKC® member, can I register my dog to be in the APKC® Conformation show?

You can register your dog into any APKC® show if you are following the Code of Ethics, the dog has an Embark, Paw Print Genetics, or Wisdom Panel test. The dog must be intact (not fixed).

If I am not an APKC® member, can my dog win and accumulate points?

No. As your kennel and your dog would not be registered in the APKC database, you cannot be awarded points and accumulated awards.

What are the requirements for the APKC® Pet FUN Show?

  • DNA Test of the dog or its parents

  • Dog must be at least 4 months old at the time of the show

  • Dog can be fixed or intact

  • Dog must be fully vaccinated

  • Dog cannot accumulate APKC® points with the fun show

  • Dog will be judged by the APKC® Breed Standards

What are the requirements for the APKC® Conformation Show?

  • DNA Test of the dog or it’s parents

  • Dog must be intact

  • Dog must be at least 6 months of age at the time of the show date

  • Dog must be fully vaccinated

  • Dog will be judged by the APKC® Breed Standards

  • Breeder must agree and abide by the APKC® Code of Ethics

What should I bring to the show?

  • Xpen

  • 1 Crate per dog

  • A blanket to go over the crate to give your Pomsky privacy

  • Showmanship Leash/Collar - same one that the dog is familiar with

  • Extra leash and collar

  • Water and food bowls

  • Potty bags

  • Sanitizer

  • Grooming brushes/combs/scissors/rags/

  • Treats - very high-value ones that the dog will focus on instead of the noise

  • Canine first aid kit

  • Folding chair

  • Snacks/drinks for the humans

  • Here’s a full more extensive list.

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