Can I enter dog shows with a neutered dog?

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Hi everyone! I’m really interested in entering my dog into beauty shows once he’s an adult. However, since he’ll have to be neutered, I’m a bit unsure... is he still allowed to compete?

He’s a long-haired miniature dapple dachshund :)

Thanks!

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    • Solenneb
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    In my opinion, yes they can, but since the ultimate point of a show is for breeding, there’s no real point if they’ve been neutered. You can always send a message to The Kennel Club though ^^ No, it’s not possible because during judging, the fact that the testicles are properly in place and descended is a specific requirement... So with no more bits... no chance!
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    Kikaah
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    I reckon they can, yeah. But then again, the whole point of showing is really for breeding, so if they’ve been neutered there isn't much point to it. You could always drop a message to The Kennel Club to check though. ^^
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    No, neutered dogs can't take part in shows... Why do you have to get him neutered?

    Ah, I thought so...

    I have to get him neutered because he’s a similar size to my female Chihuahua who’s 7 and hasn’t been spayed. We’re really worried that if we were to get her spayed, she might not wake up from the anaesthetic...

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    No, neutered dogs aren't allowed to enter shows...

    Why do you have to have her spayed?

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