i am very intrested in showing pomeranians would it be a problem as i am almost 17 also if any one knows of any ring classes in south wales i would be very greatful if they could let me know also does any one know weather ou can enter poms in for agility as well as breed in the ring or if not which one do you think would best suit a pomeranian
thanks

Contact the Kennel Club ( KC for information on local ringcraft, or check out the local papers :)

Jessia
your age will not be a problem.My daughter shows most of my dogs now and even though I have to do the entries because I am the registered owner she does all the work.....I only get stuck with the ones that are missbehaving since they are too strong for her if they decide to play up.
Archer

Your just at the right age and what a wonderful breed.  I had one once which I did obedience and showed him to a high standard.  My only worry is that show Pom's seem to be getting small again so I'm not too sure about agility, but I've been out of the breed for a while now.

My daughter is 13 and shows my dogs, plus some German Shepards, plus some of my friends dogs. I don't think your age is a problem. Go for it - and you will enjoy it. Doggy people in my experience are always tolerant of the young ones coming through, and will give you help and support.
good luck

hi am also 17, have been training MY SELF (never mind traing the dogs )to show dogs for the past 9 months. i do my fist champ show in october at doncaster, with my pup well he was one yesterday but will allways be my baby ! my advice is find your local ring craft traing group and they will help you and also  should be able to give you dates of shows and tell u were to get the forms and so forth
good look

emily x

thank you for all your advice

My 6 year old grandaughter has just started junior handling, and ringcraft class, she is a member of the Junior Kennel Club, and has been chipping away at us for nearly 2 years to let her handle since we took her round the show circuit for 2 months, she is not brilliant and try's very hard practicing with out 8 year old Tibetan Spaniel, you are never to young if you have the enthusiasum and determination