68 THE OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG 



devoting special attention to the regulations which 

 govern the show, to the Kennel Club rules under which it 

 is held, and to the definition of classes, all of which he will 

 find clearly set forth for his guidance. 



Next, he may turn to the section devoted to Old 

 English Sheep Dogs, and decide upon the classes in which 

 he will enter his dog or dogs. Generally speaking, the 

 beginner will do well to enter only his best, always 

 remembering that the animal which looks like a champion 

 in his own yard may be only a second-rate dog when 

 pitted against the cracks of his breed, handled by 

 experienced exhibitors. 



In fairness to himself, then, he will enter the best dogs 

 he owns ; in fairness to these dogs, he will show them in 

 the best condition he possibly can. 



The sheep dog classes dealt with, he may go on to 

 consider the variety and local classes in which his exhibits 

 may have a chance, and the list of special prizes for which 

 they are eligible to compete. 



These matters thoroughly digested, he may proceed to 

 fill in the entry form which always accompanies his 

 schedule, devoting to the task all possible accuracy and 

 his very best handwriting. Otherwise he will probably be 

 annoyed to find an incorrect nomenclature printed in the 

 show catalogue as a tribute to his indifferent caligraphy. 



He will enclose the exact amount of his entry fees, sign 

 his name and address in full, and post the entry form to the 

 secretary of the show within the specified time allowed him. 



