Handling is an art form. Some have perfected it, many will never learn it.

Of the few minutes you have in the show ring, only few seconds of that is physical contact between judge and dog. The rest is based on what he/she sees.
Proper presentation can make a win.

The biggest mistake the average novice makes is not knowing their dog. Most people have a general idea of what their dog should look like. But when handling a dog you have to know the faults and good points of your dog, so that you can emphasise how your dog is better then the competitor.

Through the years we have shown several different breeds, for example:

  mudi, komondor, australian cattle dog, bearded collie, bergamasco, german shephard, welsh corgi pembroke, welsh corgi cardigan, newfoundland, leonberger, bullmastiff, great dane, schauzer, foxterrier, jackrussel terrier, skyeterrier, bedlington terrier, dachshund, finnish lapphund, siberian husky, alaskan malamute, akita, american akita, shiba, chow chow, irish setter, american cocker spaniel, clumber spaniel, cocker spaniel, golden retriever, curly coated retriever, english springer spaniel, pekingese, cavalier king charles spaniel, poodles, bichon frisé, lhasa apso, whippet, saluki, afghan hound, irish wolfhound, galgo espanol.

We have approximately 20 Best in Show -wins, around 70 Group -wins, about 50 BIS Puppy -placements and several Group- and BIS -placements with different breeds. 

We do believe to successfully show a dog several elements must be in place:

1. There must be a bond between the dog and the handler.

2. The dog must be in good condition, physically, mentally and emotionally. 

3. Physical condition includes coat as well as being "in shape". Not fat, not thin and with good muscle condition.

Every now and then we are also holding 'handling classes' where we teach people how to show their dogs.

If you have a dog that you would like shown, feel free to contact us regarding our schedule at the following address: marjutpeiponen@hotmail.com