Canine association Uganda in preparation for dog show and canine festival
Dog shows and canine exhibitions provide a vital platform for showcasing purebreed dogs that exemplify the standards set for their respective breeds.
By Edrisa Ssentongo
The canine association of Uganda is in preparation for the dogs show and canine exhibition on the date and venue to be confirmed.
The competitive event featuring conformation, judging across FCI groups such as Rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and German shepherds, obedience trials and agility competitions.
The past dog shows were held at scenic locations such as Munyoyo common wealth resort and the police for grounds on Kira road police in Kampala .
The canine association Uganda organizes regular evaluative dog shows where internationally accredited judges come to assess the dogs comformance to the breed standards, the temperament and the ability to serve their purpose.
Some of the dogs breeds are working dogs, used for security, tracking, sniffing and defence.
These dogs require good structure and character and the eagerness to fulfill their purpose and only best dogs should be used for breeding, ensuring that the best genes translate into future generations.
“Canine association Uganda to hold the 8th national dog show in early December, we are currently exploring the possibility of holding a two day show where on day one will be reserved for working dogs, conformation tests and tracking trials, both trainers and their dogs will be tested and the qualifying trainers will proceed to prepare for the more difficult discipline and obedience,” said Nada Anderson the chairperson of Canine association of Uganda
Dog shows and canine exhibitions provide a vital platform for showcasing purebreed dogs that exemplify the standards set for their respective breeds.
The original and primary purpose of formal dog shows is to assess dogs against recognized breed standards to maintain health, structure and temperament, educate the general public on proper animal care, showcase working and performance traits and encouraging welfare and to promote the breeding of healthy, fit animals while strengthening the bond and communication between dogs and their handlers
Dog shows carry emotional and spiritual companionship were dogs are often described as silent healers or spiritual guides that help ground people, ease anxiety and teach mindfulness.
