Report that shows the serious effect that low rate of registrations (Conversation Rate) are having on the conformation sport and individual breeds. Average is 40% for the stud book.

Guideline for cleaning and killing virus, kennel cough, bacteria and other unwanted germs that cause illness and death.

The sport called junior showmanship (JRS) had its beginnings in the late 1920’s. In those early days dog shows were considered a "wealthy-man’s sport"and parents arrived at shows in chauffeur-driven limousines. The children who accompanied their parents quickly became bored causing disruptive problems on the show grounds. In response to this, the American Kennel Club (AKC) created children’s handling events to keep them busy.

In the late 1920’s when dog showing was considered a “wealthy-man’s sport” and parents arrived at shows in chauffeur-driven limousines children who accompanied their parents became bored and restless. As a result...