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Offline Wightpaws

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1st Show Advice
« on: June 18, 2006, 09:09:55 PM »

After attending Ring Craft classes we feel ready to take the next step and have a go at Showing, so Snoopy  :luv: and I will be entering our 1st Show on 21 July 2006 (lots of time to practice ;)) and wondered what classes people thought we should enter  :huh: and ask for any tips you could offer us, as I'm sure I could do with all the advice you have to offer ........  I'm really excited but nervous too ph34r

The show is organised and run by our Local Canine Association and is a Limit Show (outside so please pray for good weather)

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1.  Gundog - AV Puppy - Judge:  Mr Gordon Dyer (Ruffnuff)

2.   Stakes Classes - AV Puppy

3.   Variety Classes - AV Junior or Novice or Limit

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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2006, 09:18:35 PM »
If it were me, I would enter classes 1 & 2. With class 3 he would be up against dogs a fair bit older than him although if you were braver than me, you could still enter him for the experience ;)

I've only done the one show so I'm not the best person to give you advice but just wanted to wish you both good luck
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2006, 09:24:38 PM »
I agree with Gill - 2 classes are plenty if it's your first show so just stick to the puppy classes to begin with and have fun :D
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2006, 09:26:15 PM »
I would do class 1 as you are only against gundogs.
Stay carm and relax and enjoy your day out remember its only a bit of fun
Good luck x
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2006, 11:46:16 AM »
Wow! How exciting!  Henry and I have done a few small shows now and it's very addictive!  Be warned tho - it's quite nerve-racking for the first few times! I found it quite amusing, because I have quite a stressful job, which I don't get nervous about, yet I worried SO much about my first show!

I think I'd enter Classes 1 & 2 - Good practice if nothing else!

Good Luck!
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2006, 12:09:46 PM »
We've got our first show soon and I am worried, what have I done  :lol:.
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2006, 05:22:02 PM »
Don't worry - just have fun and remember you always take the best dog home ;)
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2006, 06:38:34 PM »
Bella did her first show yesterday, at the world famous and internationally renowned Thornton Fete and Dog Show!! OK, its a school fete!

But we were surprised how seriously it was being taken. People were there with crates and grooming tables and all sorts.

We entered Bella into AV Puppy class. There were about 20 entries and she came fifth, and got a lovely pink rosette for her efforts! And she was the only cocker out of four to win anything so we were really pleased with her.

I have to admit it was daunting though. OH was more nrevous than Bella!
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Re: 1st Show Advice
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2006, 08:23:04 PM »
Quote from: KellyS on June 19, 2006, 05:22:02 PM
Don't worry - just have fun and remember you always take the best dog home ;)

Awww, that's a nice saying! :luv:
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