Talk:Show dog
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[edit] Rethink?
There isn't anything in this article that demonstrates how a show dog differs from any other registered purebred dog that may or may not be taken to a dog show. A show dog isn't a type of dog or anything separate from any other dog of a specific breed, and any registered dog can be shown in conformation shows sponsored by its registry. Purebred dog isn't even a separate type of dog either, it is just another way of saying dog from a registered breed. I think what is in this article now is adequately covered in other articles, and that it is misleading to imply that there is a separate special type of dog called show dog.--Hafwyn (talk) 17:58, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Rewrite?
I have rearranged some of the information and replaced some vague statements with quotes based on the same footnotes. Added more references and removed the banner requesting more references.
This article should have more information specific to show (space) dogs (why is it written like that? Normally it is written as one word, is there some reason why it is written as two words here?) If there is a reason for a separate article, it should have separate information, not just information from other articles. Perhaps detailing the life or use or whatever it is that makes show (space) dogs different from regular (space) dogs, besides just being purebred (lots of pets and working dogs are purebred.)
Sections that should be added might include these topics--
- selection and raising
- grooming and conditioning
- training and handling
- transporting and traveling to shows
- how they are kept or housed
- the character of dogs that enjoy showing
- what the dogs' lives are like when they are through with their show careers
