Upcoming Specialty Shows

· April 24 & 25, 2010  Click here for premium list. 

· AKC Entry Form

· Annual Club Banquet  Click here for information.

Past specialty show results: (with photos where available)

Click on the star to take a journey to see our Gallery of Winners

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

What happens at a specialty show?

The FRFSC specialty shows offer conformation, junior showmanship, obedience, and rally competition.

· Conformation:  The purpose of conformation showing is to demonstrate how closely a dog  approaches the “ideal” or theoretically perfect specimen of a Field Spaniel. Dogs are judged on the basis of a breed standard. The standard accounts for the intended purpose of the breed and takes into account the physical attributes required for the dog to do the job. In addition, the particular physical attributes which make up what fanciers call “type” are detailed in the breed standard. It is generally accepted that only dogs who closely resemble the ideal specimen of the breed should be used in breeding future generations. Learn more about AKC conformation showing by clicking here.

· Junior Showmanship: There is also room for the kids in conformation show events:  Junior Showmanship is an ideal way for children to become involved in the sport of purebred dogs. Judging is different than for conformation point events in that the awards are based on how well the Junior Handler presents the dog rather than on how closely the dog approaches the ideal specimen of the breed. Learn more by clicking here.

· Obedience: Obedience training gives a solid foundation for communicating with your Field Spaniel so that your dog may comply with commands such as “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” and so forth. Obedience competition was originally envisioned as a way for purebred dogs to show their general usefulness to humans. Click here to learn more about AKC obedience competition.

· Rally: In a Rally event, the dog and handler complete a course at their own pace, from one station to the next.  Each station has a sign with instructions regarding a skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience and perfect heel position is not required.  In addition, you are allowed to talk to your dog during a Rally course; in fact— talking is encouraged. Harsh commands and/or corrections are penalized in the scoring. Learn more about Rally in AKC events by clicking here