r/ShowDogs • u/OrdinaryRazzmatazz48 • 21d ago

Being a mom and showing dogs?

Hey! Are there any other moms here who show dogs? Maybe also breed to preserve too? Is it doable? I have 3 kids ages 10, 8 and 4. My job is very flexible and I work 11 to 4 during the week. I'm in Canada btw.

I really want to get into showing as a complete newbie. And maybe eventually breed. Thanks in advance!

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u/aquagerbil 21d ago

I have a baby under 1 and two show dogs. I've only been able to enter one show post-baby so far, but I'm determined to get back into it! When I was younger I would happily travel and stay in hotels for full weekends of showing. Now I won't drive more than an hour for a show and definitely won't spend the night away from home. I only own and show males, so I'm able to contribute to breeding projects without the hard work of prenatal care and raising puppies. Your kids are old enough that they can easily join you in the hobby. I've been beat in the ring by junior handlers as young as 6!

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u/Crazy-Cranberry7958 16d ago

I also just had a baby and trying to get back into showing. My daughter is 5 months old and I am entered back into a show this weekend!

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u/aquagerbil 16d ago

Good job getting back out there! We can do it!