In my opinion, Bridget hits the nail on the head and gives some terrific advice as to where fanciers can spend their energy instead of looking for, or assuming that there is always an agenda that has nothing to do with the dog being exhibited.
The economy is difficult in just about every city and state in this country. Monies are short, show entries are down for some clubs, and costs of putting together a show and paying for judges’ expenses are rising. I do not mean that judges’ fees are rising. I have NOT heard of a judge increasing the fee for judging under any circumstances! Most judges are very aware of how much it costs to put together a show and do not want to “bite the hand that (sometimes) feeds them” by pricing themselves out of judging assignments. If anything, many judges do not list all the expenses that are incurred in getting to and from a show including meals and incidentals. I hear judges discussing some of the expenses they “eat” in order to save the club money.
Watch the Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno live on AKC.tv Tune in this weekend as AKC.tv travels west to the Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno Dog Show! Live coverage of all seven groups and Best In Show from Fresno, CA. Saturday, February 19th at 6:45PM ET/3:45PM PT
Our first time in the ring together was more of a trial and error, “work out the bugs” experience. (Yes, I was that guy; the one who trains their dog in the ring!) We got third out of four in our class. The ultimate end-result, we had a blast together and learned what we need to do to work better as a team. The second day, with a different collar, better lead placement, different speed, etc., I had his breeder take him into the class so I could watch what would make him look his best. When we went back in for the Winners class, we worked much better together. We were awarded Winners Dog for a 4-point major! The ultimate end results? We had a blast together and learned more about what we need to do to work better as a team. Am I thrilled with a 4-point major toward my puppy’s Championship? Of course! However, the joy I felt presenting my dog was amazing. It is the best of both worlds. I have a pet that I love to pieces, he is a beautiful specimen of the breed, and we can have fun in the ring together. Imagine how much fun we will have when I get him trained!
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Some fanciers elected to leave for the Indianapolis shows a bit early in order to miss the weather, and they arrived safe and sound. I hear that finding places to eat was indeed a challenge due to many establishments being closed because of the weather and the lack of cleaning crews on the roads! Apparently, the cleaning crews were on strike and the area was depending on private citizens to help clear the roads. As some said: Denny’s never looked so good!
The entries for Crufts 2022 have now been announced. In total, more than 16,000 dogs will be competing across the four days at Crufts.
This year has seen an increase of 40 per cent or more in the entries for the Irish Water Spaniel, Sloughi, Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) and Canadian Eskimo Dog compared with 2020.
Stories of poor behavior do not seem to surprise us anymore. You can’t help but ask “where do people learn to act the way they do?” I believe the answer is “in the home.”
Dressing in good taste and behaving appropriately are at the core of good sportsmanship. Proper courtesy should be extended to your fellow competitors, the stewards, the judge and all with whom you come in contact at every show.
