Our first show

[Yaron]

I am still learning about showing dogs as we want to take Paddy next month for her first compettion.

What would be a good source for professional grooming tips. The professionals here don't seem to want to share their well kept secrets with others....

Yaron
Jerusalem

[Darby's Mom]

What would you like to know?

There are several of us on this board that show our dogs, and we'd be happy to share our "secrets!"

Since you asked, a great resource (in my opinion) for learning to show-groom a Cavalier is Barbara Garnett-Wilson's new book that just came out a couple of months ago: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Fact & Fancy! It's simply marvelous, and I truly believe EVERYBODY who has an interest in these amazing dogs needs to own this book! Just the pictures alone are breathtaking, and the information is phenomenal!

http://www.laughingcavaliers.com/in-fact-and-fancy.htm

[Karlin]

This book is wonderful -- costly, but worth it! It gives detailed notes on how to groom for show, as well as grooming for the pet owner.

[Yaron]

Thank you for the book recommendation, I will try to buy it asap.