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Gerbil Shows

Each year, the American Gerbil Society holds several gerbil shows. A gerbil show is similar to a dog or cat show, except that it is for gerbils. American Gerbil Society-trained judges evaluate gerbils for conformation, body type, build, overall health, color, and temperament. Gerbils compete for ribbons, with Best In Show and Best Of Opposite Sex winners awarded at each show.

The show cycle consists of the following four shows annually:

• The Midatlantic Gerbil Show takes place at the World of Pets Expo in Timonium, MD, on the last full weekend of January;
• The New England Show takes place sometime from late April through early June at varying locations in New England.
• During late summer, we hold an online Virtual Show in which competitors submit photos of gerbils which are judged against the standards. This online show attracts world-wide participation. Gerbils in the virtual show do not, however, earn points toward championships.
• The Midwest Gerbil Show is an autumn tradition, taking place between late September and early November. The locations vary widely across this vast region. Past shows have taken place in Springfield, MO, Tulsa, OK and both Lincoln and Omaha, NE.

Other Show-Related Pages

• Hall of Champions
• Grand Champion status
• What To Expect When You Come To An AGS Gerbil Show

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