[rutylr]

Yesterday we left at 5;30 am for a 4-H fun match,We took Daphney and little Inga Bear(she just turned 3 months)


Daphney went because a little girl wanted to use her in Obed.


They worked together for about 20 min and then in the ring they went.It wasn't to pretty(as they did not get alot of time to work together),but they were tie with another girl and had a run off and they took second place in there age class(not sure how old she is).I had her work her on and off the rest of the day and she wants to use her in Jr obed at the fair.They will be training now together untill the fair in August.


Stephanie showed Inga in conf(3to 6 month old class) she took Best of Breed(puppy) and a Working Group 1 in her first show.


I showed Daphney in Conformation also and she also took Best of Breed(adult) and a Group 1.


It was a very fun and long day.I think we got back home a little after 5:00.


Donna

 

[Rotty2TheCore]

Sounds like you had fun. Did you take any pics??

 

[Kitty]

Donna, sounds like you had a great time girl !! I'm with Rotty did you take any pics?

 

[rutylr]

No I was running around all day talking to dog people I havn't seen in a while.The show was in Manitowoc and I use to belong to their club before I moved.And we didn't take the camera.


I'll try to remember to take the camera next weekend,just for you guys.


Donna

 

[barcurdan]

Yeah ... bring on the pictures .....

 

[dillydally]

SAounds like you have a very full dog, I can think of at lest 3 that went to bed soon after getting home.

 

[missy30]

Yeah like they said.....Bring on the Pics!

Glad ya had fun!

 

[rutylr]

We got home did a quick mail check and then all four of us too a nap.


It sounds like I could be Judging there next year.


Donna

 

[Scarlet]

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Thats really cool-the whole thing with Daphney and the little girl. I bet it was a lot of fun to watch. It would be great to see some pics as I've never seen anything like that before. Sounds like everybody had a good time.

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[rutylr]

She will be training with Daphney now on Thrusdays.And she will be using her in August at the fair.I will make sure I take pictures at the fair.I have to hide since Daphney is always looking for me.(I don't know why I beat her every day).


She is such a mommys baby.


Donna

 

[Scarlet]

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What all would you be judging? Would it be just a specific group?</BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[rutylr]

Companion Breeds
Guardian Dogs
Gun Dogs
Herding Dogs
Northern Breeds
Scenthounds
Sighthounds And Pariahs
Terriers


You can click on them to see all the breeds and standards


These are the Groups and I will be Judging 4 shows(2 on Sat and 2 on Sunday).I will have 2 Groups a show.Not all the breeds show up so I won't know what breeds I will have until they show up in my ring.


I do have all the breed standards so I can look over them if I have a question.


Donna

 

[Scarlet]

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Thats really cool, do you ever get nervous?</BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[Rotty2TheCore]

If you judge, let me know. I will bring my dog and you can let him win. Sound good?

 

[Scarlet]

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Just because you try to cheat to win, doesnt mean Donna does. She's by the book, like any good judge

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[rutylr]

I don't get nervous any more.People are going to be mad no matter what you pick.I pick the best dog on that day.I don't care if I know the person or not.


Some Judges pick people and not dogs.So I tell everyone I don't .I can sleep at night knowing I did the best job,not that I picked some crappy dog just because the person showing is my friend.


Besides I've been showing for 15 years so I know alot of people and their dogs.


Donna

 

[Scarlet]

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What would you consider the most important trait to look for when judging a dog?</BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[rutylr]

I like a dog that looks like it's breed and looks like it could do the job it was bred for.I like movement also.


Straight front ,rear,good top line,nice head, good teeth,right eye color,ear set,coat.There is so much more then just looking at the dogs.


Donna

 

[missy30]

Sounds like it's exhausting work!

 

[rutylr]

It is I don't like Judging to much.Once or twice a year is good for me.This year I think I will have Judged only 6 times.Thats alot for me.I would much rather be showing and training.


Donna