Donegal Canine Club

04/06/2026

Please Note
No Training classes in Leghowney Community Hall Wednesday 10th June
Thanks

01/06/2026

I have been thinking about writing this for a while, based on my own observations.
Junior handlers should be the future of dog shows. However, some of the attitudes I have witnessed are, in my view, completely unacceptable. At times, there can be rudeness, arrogance, and a lack of basic social skills. Some young people who come from strong dog show families can appear entitled, as though winning is everything and the world revolves around the next rosette.
I do not place all the blame on them. Young people learn from the environment around them, and many simply reflect what they see from adults. When success in the ring becomes the sole focus, it can create the impression that winning is more important than sportsmanship, respect, or personal development.
One thing that concerns me is the culture that can develop around dog shows. For some people, showing dogs seems to become their entire identity. In my view, dog showing should be a hobby and a passion, not something that defines a person's worth or status.
Young handlers would benefit from being exposed to a wider range of experiences beyond the dog show world. Learning basic life skills, good manners, humility, and respect for others is just as important as learning how to present a dog in the ring.
It is also worth remembering that winning, wearing expensive clothes, or presenting a certain image does not make anyone better than anyone else. Dignity, kindness, and respect for other people are what truly matter. Those qualities are the greatest accessories any of us can carry, both inside and outside the show ring.

Edir...
This was copy and paste from another forum,

31/05/2026

Fantastic Results past 2 weekend from Aric
Belgian Shepherd Tervueren
Post Result's soon

31/05/2026

Cork championship 2026
Fantastic Results from Donegal Canine Club Members

Best Baby pupoy

And Green Stars.. 🌟 🤩 ⭐️

Thanks to Judge Mr P Scalon on the lovely comments

Poms did fantastic for their 2nd show..

31/05/2026

Cork Championship show
What a Results for Myah
2nd in Junior handling class

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

1st show for both Poms

Portadown championship show.
Held in Lurgan Park