With a gorgeous coat, confident stride, and soulful eyes, you just know your dog is destined for a blue ribbon at a dog show. Too bad his lack of purebred papers makes it impossible for you to get in with him – or is it?
Can mixed breed dogs compete in dog competitions?
Your hybrid dog Maybe compete in dog competitions — many organizations offer events just for them, and others include mixed breeds in purebred competitions. While mixed-breed dogs still cannot compete in many shows in make-up, a spayed or spayed mixed breed is welcomed in many events.
One club that organizes shape-style shows for dogs with no pedigree is Mixed Breed Dog Club (MBDC). Founded more than 20 years ago to raise funds for a local humanitarian society, the club organizes three types of competitions – regulation, obedience and demonstration – with participants placed in one of three categories: Rank based on the size of the dog. To find a program near you, visit the club’s website.
Through it Dog Partner Program Introduced in 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) “welcomes all mixed breeds of dogs of all ages” to compete in AKC sports and events, such as Agility, AKC Rally, and AKC Rally. and Obedience. For registration, owners of spayed or neutered mixed dogs (except wolf-dog hybrids) can register online. The AKC website also provides a list of upcoming events, with the option to search for events in your area.
Dog events for mixed breeds
Your hybrid dog can compete in several other types of shows. If your dog is a natural athlete, jump in Balloon or disk event. Is your dog’s coat the envy of all the dogs at the dog park? Your dog could be an ideal “volunteer” at a grooming contest. Many local animal organizations also organize costume contests, beauty pageants, and dog parades, all of which allow mixed-breed dogs to participate.
Excited to get started? Search for local events in your area and see “dug up at” for a list of dog-related events.
