Been There Done That

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394 – The Annual, 2022-23

By Elaine J. Lessig

Congratulations to all who planned for and participated in these four days of all breed, specialty, and group shows near Tokyo, Japan. Among the very first to occur since COVID impacted Japan, as it did so many other countries, the show scene was lively and filled with eager exhibitors and happy dogs that were glad to be at the shows. The show committee spent time and effort to assure that the shows ran smoothly. With some clever detective work, the clubs found an unusual but functional place to have four days of shows. A vacant car park located adjacent to Natrita Airport, Tokyo’s main airport, became an ideal place to show dogs. You can see–in the photos–the ring layout, grooming areas, officials’ and judges’ tent, and areas where all in attendance gathered to enjoy the shows, reconnect, and watch the action in the ring. Good weather on the four days of judging, outside in November, made it comfortable for everyone.

The international judging panel included judges from around the world. As the only American, I shared the panel with judges from Canada, Costa Rica, Italy, Serbia, Peru, Argentina, Australia, Thailand, Korea, and Japan. Amazingly, we were all able to communicate with each other at the shows and during our off time together. A special judge joined us at the Saturday show. It was Etsuko Isimaru, breeder of the Flash Shower Italian Greyhounds, and a Hound Group judge. In the FCI countries, Italian Greyhounds participate in the Hound Group. Etsuko is the mother of Sei Isimaru of Japan. Sei is a frequent visiting judge in the United States. We watched in awe and respect as she deftly worked her way through the Hound Group. We all enjoyed a visit with Helen of the Korean Kennel Federation. It was good to learn that they are also returning to a more regular show schedule in Korea.

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394 – The Annual, 2022-23

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