How Traveling the World Shaped a Dog Show Enthusiast’s Perspective on Breeding and Culture

Join Karin, Elise, and their guest Tiina Koshkinen, a passionate dog show enthusiast and amateur handler, as they dive into the fascinating world of dog showing across different countries. Discover how culture, regulations, and tradition influence practices in Finland and the US, and learn about Tiina's adventures with her standard poodles Dino and Daisy.

Main Topics:

The differences in dog show cultures between Europe (Finland) and the US

Traveling with show dogs: training, grooming, and logistics

Breeding, champion titles, and international regulations

In this episode:

Tiina shares her journey from Finland to the US, showing in multiple countries and continents

Insights into European vs. American dog show practices, including grooming styles, breed standards, and rules

How travel impacts grooming routines and the dogs’ wellbeing

The role of different sizes and trims of poodles in competitions

Challenges and opportunities of showing multiple dogs with international titles

Tiina’s small business - Om Gosh Petwear, creating biothane accessories for dogs

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Tina and her dog show background

00:45 - Tiina’s dogs Dino and Daisy, their travel history, and show experience

02:00 - The differences in dog showing cultures between Finland and the US

04:38 - European vs. US grooming styles and grooming regulations

06:25 - Various poodle trims and breed size classifications

08:17 - Standard poodle height restrictions and implications for showing

09:24 - Dog show frequency and the popularity of dog showing in different regions

10:50 - The process of finishing a dog’s championship in Europe vs. the US

12:56 - Tiina’s dogs’ champion titles in multiple countries

14:38 - Traveling logistics, grooming on the road, and travel routines

16:13 - Car sizes, travel habits, and how dogs enjoy traveling

18:19 - Traveling by plane with dogs and airline regulations

20:01 - Future plans for Tiina's family and her dogs’ breeding and litters

22:28 - Cultural differences in dog ownership, training, and use of crates

24:18 - Legal differences in animal welfare and kennel practices

27:24 - Popularity of dog sports such as Fast Cat and coursing abilities

29:04 - Pet-friendly businesses and public spaces in the US vs. Finland

30:40 - Tina’s small business - Om Gosh Petwear, and her innovative biothane dog accessories

33:37 - Material and design details of Tiina’s petwear products

36:07 - Closing thoughts on the joys and differences of dog ownership in different cultures

Resources & Links:

Om Gosh Petwear

Scotch Corner Standard Poodles

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Connect with Tina:

Instagram (assuming provided in the original context)

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About

This week my dog show friend Tiina Koskinen lends international flair to the show, as we talk about dog showing in the U.S., Finland, Estonia, Portugal, and other countries. Her standard poodles Dino and Daisy, who are experienced world travelers, are champions in both AKC and the FCI. She also owns OMGOSH Petware, a hair-saving biothane dog accessory brand.