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06-02-2010, 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by aerolor 
Crufts is supposed to be the crem-de-la-crem event of the dog showoff year, a showcase (I personally don't think it is) but it is organised by The Kennel Club and there is something for everyone - the rules are on their website. It is an International Event. I don't think anybody can get BOB in the first year with only owning one dog and starting out (but you could try your Bobo in the Agility, Flyball or obedience if you have been to a club. It is all quite complicated. I would like to go again this year (as a spectator) if my trusty steed (car) will get me there, but it should be if I look after it and feed and water it.
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06-02-2010, 01:01 PM
Originally Posted by aerolor
Isn't that what I said Borderdawn
I did not read it as such.
Crufts is supposed to be the crem-de-la-crem event of the dog showoff year, a showcase (I personally don't think it is) but it is organised by The Kennel Club and there is something for everyone - the rules are on their website. It is an International Event. I don't think anybody can get BOB in the first year with only owning one dog and starting out (but you could try your Bobo in the Agility, Flyball or obedience if you have been to a club. It is all quite complicated. I would like to go again this year (as a spectator) if my trusty steed (car) will get me there, but it should be if I look after it and feed and water it
After all its just one more show, and even the newbie with their first dog will have gone through the same process of qualification to exhibit at Crufts, so are in as good a place as any to win a coveted title.
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06-02-2010, 01:12 PM
Originally Posted by aerolor
Isn't that what I said Borderdawn
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06-02-2010, 03:34 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
I think its a shame that people are critisising those willing to give up time to support their breed, when they havent volunteered nor done anything to change it as they seem to think things are wrong. I feel very sorry for those breeds, it will be worth chatting to them this time and see how they feel about it themselves.
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06-02-2010, 06:48 PM
Originally Posted by aerolor
I stand corrected Borderdawn
Originally Posted by scorpio
We are very lucky with the English Setters on DD, we have a couple of well known champ show judges/breeders that take their show dogs as well as some oldies, and there are several people that rotate over the days...I am always proud to direct people to our stand there as I know they will get a warm welcome and some great information
I agree with you about the welcome too.
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06-02-2010, 07:52 PM
Originally Posted by morganstar
Firstly in reply to Dawn, I love DD but last time was on with two numpties who had 1 welsh bitch theyd had spayed at 16 weeks on the advice of there vet who spent all day recommending this til I lost it completly, now they seem to think I should be on with these to "give advice" I almost snapped last time this time will only do it if I'm on with a sane person so not looking good.
In Reply to Loki, of course I'll let the public look at my dog on the bench and answer questions but I'm not prepared to do what the KC want and leave my dog on the bench for 9 hours with a few 10 min toilet breaks.
If you've had a problem with the dogs on DD that is really not the problem of the dogs in the show,many of who are unused to the pressure of such a massive crowd.
I said I'd never do Crufts again after a child a couple of years ago fed spence a toffee and I had to spend £100 at the vets getting a tooth removed.
And we were watching him but we had three dogs entered.
So until the public learns how to treat dogs I'll continue to take mine werever I go.
By the way this will be the last time I defend myself on here in fact goodbye all , sick of the general back bitting that goes on you might all want to think before you type or perhaps learn to ask questions in a more civilised manner.
Em I'll email you hun look forward to seeing you xx
sorry if I offended you, I just didn't understand what you were saying in your earlier post. I though you meant that if someone wants to see a breed they should go to DD. The dog at DD when I discovered my breed was nice, but he wouldn't have caught my eye. He was overly small and light for a male, and a very uncommon colour. I wouldn't have noticed him, that's all I meant! I wasn't critising you in any way. This will be my first Crufts so not sure what to expect, but I'm pretty sure I'll be hanging round the benches all day anyway. My friends and I look out for each other's dogs if we need to go anywhere.
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
I think its a shame that people are critisising those willing to give up time to support their breed, when they havent volunteered nor done anything to change it as they seem to think things are wrong. I feel very sorry for those breeds, it will be worth chatting to them this time and see how they feel about it themselves.
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06-02-2010, 08:50 PM
Originally Posted by Loki's mum
Not sure if you mean me Dawn, but I have volunteered! The people who used to organise DD for our breed were not fussy who represented them and there were all sorts of people (as Morganstar said) who shouldn't be giving advice on their breed! Thankfully the committee has had a reshuffle and they are now making sure that people on DD can properly represent the breed. They only have fabulous people like me this year
Its a HUGE task and I dont think people appreciate just how much work goes into it, its really stressful to say the least.
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