If you are looking to attend dog shows with your beloved pure breed then there is no point in running before you can walk. Like anything else in this world, you have to start small and build yourself up. This is why you may want to look into local dog shows before you start to go to national ones. However, if you are inexperienced then you may want to know where you can find listings for dog shows that are coming up. There are several places that you can look to find information about local dog shows and this article will enlighten you about a few of them!

• The Local Kennel Club – If you have joined the local Kennel Club, which you should have done if you want to be able to show your dog, then you will be able to find out about your local dog shows through them! There are many official dog shows all year round and many will be highlighted in newsletters, mailings and on the website. These often bring much needed funds into the Kennel Club to keep it going so there are bound to be several within the next month or so.
• Local newspapers – Some local dog shows will be advertised in the local newspapers as well. There may be independent shows that follow Kennel Club rules as well. If there are listings in your local newspaper then they will be in the classified or entertainment sections and many are often highlighted by quarter or half page adverts. If they are annual events then they may also be covered in depth so you can read the articles and prepare for next year.
• The Internet – Finally, a quick search on the Internet will yield a lot of results in your local area. There will be many dog shows advertised on the Internet and nowhere else because it is a cheap way of advertising and often has maximum results in terms of getting to a higher number of people than any other medium! Check out local dog sites and you will find a plethora of results!