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Clipper
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24-06-2007, 09:20 AM
Hi folks, I just have to say, I attended the companion show yesterday with both Fernie and Gair. What a fantastic day out it was. Congrats to the committee for a very well run show. Loads of space in the rings, god how I wish I could have these sizes at KC run shows, lovely rosettes and bags of goodies for those that were placed. Every kid that got into the final cut, but didn't get a place also got a bag of sweets. I thought that was wonderful.
Very well done folks, I will be back next year.

Now as to whether I should have had my lads there or not ??
Yes both of mine are shown at champ and open level. Both have been to Crufts, Gair was placed 3 times last year. Fernie has twice been the top points winning OES for Scotland and Gair is the currant holder of this title. But does that mean that they are above getting beaten by a pedigree pet .... no it doesn't. We are all competing on a level playing field and I was really pleased to see some pet pedigrees getting placed in the pedigree classes. Well done to the judge.
I was lead to believe that this was suppose to be a fun day out !! The charity it was held for is what matters. If all the "show dogs" didn't enter the charity concerned wouldn't make as much money and would be the ultimate losers.
I am not a rosette chaser, I simply enjoy a great day out with my dogs and it would have made no difference if we had come home with nothing, I would still have been pleased to know that I had helped to keep funding a cause I feel strongly about. I think it is great when "show dogs" can help put something good back into the world of dogs.
I entered both the pedigree classes and the novelty ones too. It was great fun, the dogs enjoyed the day, we met some wonderful folk and their dogs. The atmosphere was relaxed and cordial. Me and the lads had a great day and I just wish that some of the KC shows were more like that.
Again, my congrats to the committee, you did a great job and I will looking forward to next years show.
Clipper & the furry gang
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24-06-2007, 12:04 PM
hi clipper,
thank you for your support yesterday in gourock. so glad you had a great day so did we.we would love to see you all back again next year or why not come along to our companion dog show as part of the viking festival in largs which is held in september. we will post details later. xxx
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24-06-2007, 12:33 PM
Hi Sam's mam

Thank you for yesterday from me too thoroughly enjoyed our day and congrats to Sassymum on qualifying her at Blackpool. Look forward to hopefully seeing you in September at the Vikinggar one in Largs.

Thanks agsin for a nice day , The great organisation and very hard work on the part of you your hubby and all who helped by stewarding or an any other way. certainly paid off in a A very well run companion show.

Hope you rased lots of cash for this year's chosen charity.
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24-06-2007, 01:35 PM
As a complete newcomer to Companion shows, I have read this thread with interest.

Folk who enter these shows to "practise ringcraft" could perhaps be compared with some trainers who run their horses in races for "a training run".

Such connections receive hefty fines, amd the horses are banned from running, often for 40 days.

A good idea, imo.:smt023
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24-06-2007, 01:46 PM
Hi Marionette. I think the important difference with the racing industry is the vested interest. So much is centered on prize money and profit from betting, that they do have to have strict rules to eliminate unfair advantage.

Most dog exhibitors do it purely as a hobby, and companion shows in particular, are just a day out to socialise with dogs and friends
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24-06-2007, 01:57 PM
Originally Posted by Marionette View Post
As a complete newcomer to Companion shows, I have read this thread with interest.

Folk who enter these shows to "practise ringcraft" could perhaps be compared with some trainers who run their horses in races for "a training run".

Such connections receive hefty fines, amd the horses are banned from running, often for 40 days.

A good idea, imo.:smt023

I hardly think the high money, high profile world of horse racing can be compared to a companion show at a village fete now can it LOL.

It amazes me that people would even think of wanting to ban people from these shows! I thought everyone went to companion shows for the fun of it? If it's for competition reasons then let them have some competition that's what I say

Debs
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24-06-2007, 02:37 PM
From what I have seen, these folk are entering these shows with extremely serious intent. There approach could never be described as "fun". They even kept themselves, and their dogs, well apart from the "fun" contingent. My eyes were well and truly opened.
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24-06-2007, 02:42 PM
Originally Posted by Marionette View Post
From what I have seen, these folk are entering these shows with extremely serious intent. There approach could never be described as "fun". They even kept themselves, and their dogs, well apart from the "fun" contingent. My eyes were well and truly opened.
I can honestly say I've never experienced this, and we do a lot of companion shows to practise with the youngsters and for fun. I got RBIS wit Dice at Lowther last year and both the pet owners and show people were lovely.
Ive also lent leads, brushes etc to people who are novices and will always try to help.
I got a load of advice when I first started showing, as we started at companion shows to get confidence.
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24-06-2007, 02:56 PM
I have always enjoyed shows of all kinds but I loved going to exemtion/companion shows with my dogs as I could show them. It is exceedingly rare in GSds for people to show their own dogs except at very small open or limited shows but I could enjoy taking them in at these fun shows & help the charity at the same time. I might add rhat if you are prepared to come nowhere with a dog who has won well, as is often the case,why not. Also I felt it did my dogs good to find out that there were other breeds one might find in a ring as in other shows unless we went BOB at an all breed show we never met other breeds in a ring, Another big advantage was when I had some young friends who did junior handling with my dogs. What was required in all breed handling was so totally different from the breed junior handling classes & from my training classes as they haxe always been breed specific, that this gave them the training they needed while also helping the charity.
When I was fit & at the height of my showing I would often be at a Champ show one day with my bitch & next day be at a local fun show, taking her in best fancy dress, prettiest bitch etc. & obedience classes. Both were equally enjoyable though totally different.
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24-06-2007, 03:27 PM
Originally Posted by surannon View Post
I hardly think the high money, high profile world of horse racing can be compared to a companion show at a village fete now can it LOL.

It amazes me that people would even think of wanting to ban people from these shows! I thought everyone went to companion shows for the fun of it? If it's for competition reasons then let them have some competition that's what I say

Debs
In additions a good turn out is beneficial to the charity involved. The more the merrier I would have thought :smt001
In my experience it by no means a done deal that the "show" dog will win and when it doesn't well, we all have a good chuckle all round and the "pet" owner goes home pleased as punch. On the occasions that the "show" dog does win the "pet" owner goes home still convinced that he has the best dog because these things are a fix, don't you know. A win, win situation (and an extra win for the charity ) all round!
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