Conditioning?

I am conditioning my dog for an up and coming show, I was just wondering how lean do you get your dog before you say thats enough? Do you wont to see the ribs or back bone? Im just looking some guidelines in order to get my dog in the best shape possible.

 

American Pit Bull Terrier Network Pit Bull Encyclopedia A to Z about the APBT

 

Should be able to find a lot about conformation from this ^^^^^

 

Thanks or the link it real helpfull for conformation.

 

You're welcome man. I found it pretty helpful myself so I held on to it.

 

hey SH , post some pics of the dog, theres alot of guys on here that are showin

will get some nice feedback with the pics !

All the best !

 

Here are some quick pics I took when I got home from work. Let me know what you think, and what everyone does to get their dog show ready.

 

do you use flirt and spring poles? They work pretty well for me as far as showing definition

 

I use flirt pole, spring pole, hand walk, tug of war between two dogs, etc. I do not have a slate mill as of yet but hope to get one in the near future.

 

I'm not into conformation but he looks good.

 

SH Your dog looks great. I'm not into conformation shows, but I prefer a lean dog

 

you have a beautiful dog. how is he bred? weight?

 

He is 48 lbs. chain weight and about 44 lbs conditioned.

http://www.apbt.online-pedigrees.com/modules.php?name=Public&file=printPedigree&dog_id=302834

 

he's looking awesome , a bit more rib would be good , great so far !

a solid boy ! keep it up SH !