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Dog shows in heaven – joke

Dog shows in heaven – joke
One day in Heaven, Saint Peter, Saint Frances, and St. Paul were standing near the dog kennels watching the dogs frolic, while admiring the beauty of the Afghans and Borzoi…

“I am certainly bored”, stated Peter. “Me too” chimed in Paul. “I know what we can do, let’s have a dog show !”

Both thought that was a great idea until Paul pointed out that there would be no competition. “We have all the World and National Champions right here already” “Let’s call Satan! “, Peter replied. “His kennels are filled the spoiled, non sighthounds, difficult and mean dogs. We’ll have built a major that we would certainly win.” And so Satan was called on the Hot Line.

He laughed and asked why they would invite him and his dogs, only to be humiliated because he would certainly beat them.

Peter and Paul did not understand. “What do you mean you would humiliate us? We have all of the World and National Champions in our Heavenly kennels. Even the top producing stud dog of all time, Best In Show Champion, Afghan Hound, Coastwind “Abraxas”. How could you possibly beat us?”

Satan laughed again and said, ” Have you gentlemen forgotten so soon? I have all the judges!”

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Crufts 2013 is on it’s way – 59 days to go

Crufts 2013 is on it’s way – 59 days to go
Postal entries have now closed for Crufts 2013, although there is still a week left for online entries.

This year will see some changes at Crufts, it’s the first year that breeds on the Import Register are able to compete at Crufts in Any Variety Import Register classes. The winner won’t be able to enter the group but this is still a first for these breeds. There will also be early starts (8am) for some breeds on Sunday. This is to ensure that Best in Show is held at the correct time to be aired live on More 4.

Bad news for this year is the increase in car parking charges set by the NEC. Parking will now cost £10 and can be purchased on the day and no-one is 100% sure on what is happening with the West Car Park since it was sold to the Airport. Hopefully the whole carpark will be available to use!

Crufts is always a highlight of my year. Showing, Discover Dogs, friends from around the world and of course the shopping!

I also hope to meet lots of Winning Paws clients and followers there.

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Dog Show people

Dog Show people
I just had to share this with you all.

Dog Show people are a special breed, not usually recognised by the KC.

They usually have crates in their living rooms, keep messy houses, but their kennels are spotless.

They can always find a show catalogue within an arms reach and have kids who know more about the ‘birds and the bees’ when they are five year old than most people know at 40.

Dog Show people will drive 200 miles, spend £50 on petrol and £20 on meals, to bring home a piece of card.

Dog Show people drive vans. They can never be reached on weekends, unless you happen to be at the same show.

They have trouble getting to work on time but can be at ringside by 8:00am.

Dog show people will give up a £250,000 home to move to a shack on 10 acres so they can have a £150,000 dog kennel.

Dog Show people have children who grow up believing ‘Bitch’ is just another household word.

Dog show people do not have neat gardens.

Dog show people may pay the mortgage 10 days late BUT never miss a closing date for entries.

Dog show people would rather be audited by the Inland Revenue than investigated by the KC.

Dog show people use dog food bags for rubbish and rubbish bins for dog food.

Dog show people talk on the phone for hours to another dog person in a language known only to dog people.

(Author Unknown)

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Handling with a cross breed

Handling has always been associated from the start with Pedigree/show dogs. Afterall, the art of handling classes has developed from skills used in the breed classes.

But, like everything, handling has developed in to a hobby and competition in it’s own right. The Adult Handling finals started being a seperate entity to any Kennl Club registered show and the YKC weekends host handling compeititions, along with the handling classes at Companion Dog Shows which sit under the novelty classes which are open to pedigree and cross breeds alike.

Though this we have seen an increase in handlers (junior and adult) competing in handling with cross breeds or non KC registered pedigrees.

The YKC allow handlers to compete with cross breeds at their training/activity weekends and have the chance to qualify for the YKC handling at Crufts.

When handling a cross breed there is no set way like with a pedigree, but most would advise you handle your dog to the breed it most resembles.

The same rules still apply, you want to move your dog at the correct speed and is stood so it’s “four-square”.

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Anatomy (points of a dog)

Anatomy (points of a dog)
Every handler (junior or adult) will need to know the anatomy (points of a dog) when exhibiting in handling classes. There are many judges that will ask them! Below are the basic points of a dog which are the most common points (including number of teeth and ribs).

You can also find information on 40 points of the dog from the Kennel Club that are used for the conformation and movement hands on assessment for judges. It also has the front angulation, rear angulation and conventional measurements.

 

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Stay focused

Stay focused
While in the ring there are lots of things you will need to think about and concentrate on. Pay attention to what is going on in your ring. Remember the first and last dog so you know when the class is about to come to an end and be ready for when it is your turn.

Try not to engage into chit chat with others inside or outside the ring too much. Keep it to a minimum and make sure you are paying attention to what else is going on in your class, the judge and of course your dog.

It is advisable to also watch what the judge asks the other handlers/exhibits to do so you can prepare for what you are asked. This is especially important in Handling classes where the judge may ask for patterns different to the norm of a breed class.

Watching and ‘reading’ the judge will allow you to see what type of judge they are. In breed classes, how will your dog react to this type of judge? This is especially important in dogs which may be naughty in the ring or skittish. In Handling classes, can you ‘read’ the judge to see what type of handling style they may prefer? What are they asking from other handlers and what are they watching for?

Keep an eye on everything in the ring at all times. Also watch the judge when they are making their choice of placing’s to be ready if they do pick you.

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Confidence

Confidence
Confidence shows and can make a huge difference to you and your dog in the ring. If you oose confidence your performance will look better, neater and smarter and you will find your dog will show better for you as feelings and emotions are easily transferred down the lead to the dog.

What changes in you with confidence and a positive ‘can do’ attitude is your overall look and your posture will improve and you will make more eye contact and smile.

LOVE what you are doing and let it show. Smile LOTS and enjoy your time in the ring.

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Top Tip #19

Top Tip #19
Look where you are moving your dog and make sure your dog is in the line of vision of the judge.

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Blank/spare entry form

 Blank/spare entry form
Ever needed a spare, blank entry form for entering a second dog in a different partnership or because you can’t get hold of a schedule for a UK conformation show?

Well, in true Blue Peter fashion….Here’s one I made earlier…entry form (Excel) or Entry form (Word) or entry form (PDF)