BittyMooPeeb

Looks like it only happens to you and me TeamSnag :D

There are no local shows here over summer (Canberra) so I show in Sydney during this time. This is my second year showing at Erskine Park in Summer, and I have found it very different to showing anywhere else (Brisbane, Canberra, southern NSW, Victoria) in that I can guarantee that at every show, at least one person will be unnesessarily rude to me! :D Other exhibitors, judges & stewards (both EP 'locals') have all had a go at one time - all (IMO) without good cause. I know it is not me as it doesn't happen anywhere else LOL. Do others experience this? Is it Sydneysiders way of telling the non-locals to b*gger off? (and if so, what does it take to become a local?)

Hi PF, I thought that crossbreeding with purebred dogs was a current practice. The examples I have heard originate mainly in the US where (I have read) another breed can be introduced, and after x generations of breeding back to pure, the progeny can then be re-registered as pure. Irish Setters (I have read) had Afghan introduced to get a fancier coat. Havanese are purported to have had Lowchen and Shih-tzu introduced in the earlier days of breeding in the US. Dallies were crossed with a Pointer in the 70's to eliminate a genetic problem. Boxers were crossed (with a Corgi I think) to introduce the bob-tail gene etc. And all of these 'crossbreeds' are currenlty recognised by at least one Canine Council. So there are multiple breeds - as they exist today - that were created/modified by crossbreeding. I dont necessarily agree or disagree with this crossbreeding (though I do disagree with the Afghan/Setter cross as to me this seems to be done purely to create a flashy show dog and decreases the dog's fitness for function). Gail

Havanese have been in Australia for 10 yrs, but try telling that to the public (especially at Royals). They ALL had one when they were kids LOL. Some even have one right now that is EXACTLY like mine, and they produce a photo of a shih x malt with a short snout, chrondodysplasia and buggy eyes. I try not to show how offended I am

What a great story. Happy 2nd year Ravyk and Spot!! I also fell in love with my first dog from a picture, and he is still the no.1 love of my life

Where did you get this idea from? Sure, pugs need to be watched in the heat (as do all braccy breeds, AND long coated breeds in hot weather!) but the rest of your statement is just rubbish.

Dear Dehonko, How is the Whipanese breeding program going? I am looking forward to Howard and Magic puppies. I hope we will be improving on Howards headfall.

I cant believe I missed this thread. A very belated welcome 'home' Jed I haven't posted much, but you have been in my thoughts regularly. Gail

I'd like to hear what this has to do with rare and disqualifying colours! At this time I year, I prefer to reflect on beer and presents.

Last years: Magic Arki And some even older ... Nessie Piobaireachd

Apparently there were only two GSD entries, both the same exhibitor, and they were unable to get to the show

A sign of the time too that the writer, despite having distemper in his kennels, went to a show (where he and his dogs could have infected other dogs) AND left the sick dogs at home where 'to his suprise' the lived

BIS Afghan RUBIS Pom Other than this I only know Toy gp results sorry

This evening the ACT Junior Kennel Club ran the Bob Knight Memorial show. It was wonderful to have Bob's family there to hand out awards . I was honoured to get a Good Sportsmanship award presented by Bob's daughter Kathy. Thanks to the show committee and Bob's family for a wonderful show and a lovely memorial for Bob. Gail

I just looked at photos of the Havanese judging at Eukanuba. I have never seen whiter whites!! Only a handful of dogs had mouth staining. I would give my non-grooming arm to find out how they get rid of moosh staining!!!

Congratulations CM!

During the 'Life Matters' show on RN this morning, an author was interviewed. He has written a book called "the a-z of unfortunate dogs" and he made the following comments about the purpose of his book: - purebred dogs are in huge amounts of trouble - they are in trouble because they are all so inbred - they all have lots of genetic problems ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!! His 'proof' of this was that his Pug's eyes 'look in different directions' (something he claimed is a genetic fault). The interviewer didnt question him on any of these statements, which have now been heard by thousands of people. So, we need people to ring or write to the station to answer these claims and point them in the right direction!!! Link to the story is here: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stori...010/3080843.htm There is a link to make comments under the blurb ("add your comments") Gail

Oooh I love lots of things about dog showing .. gives me something to look forward to on the weekend lets me spend quality time with my dogs gives me an excuse to spend all day chatting with friends and like-minded people has taught me to: put up a gazebo, tow a trailer, get stuck pegs out of the ground, get up early and enjoy it, drive long distances by myself, be more confident (well, a teeny bit) has given me a reason to wear the makeup that people are always giving me :p And on the day, nothing beats (1) my dogs enjoying themselves (2) winning :D Has anyone else noticed that dog showing is like gambling (ie the pokies). Random rewards at random times - ie you never know whether you are going to win small or win big, nor when you are going to win. I have found myself entering more shows 'just in case' that one brings the big win!!! And I am totally against gambling :D

One of my favourite annoying things too . After the kerfuffle, the lead changing, the dog swapping and questioning the steward about which dog they need next, they STILL take the wrong dog into the ring Others: - when my dogs find a spot of duck poo just outside the ring entrance and do a full body roll in it before I can stop them - when people park in the 'aisles' of the carpark cause they arrived late but want to park close to the rings, and block me in. - drizzle causing frizzy coats and my favourite - when my dog races to the ring, goes around the ring like a particularly sleepy sloth, then struts out of the ring like a BIS winner ;) . Happens to me every week :D Evil puppies

Agree!!

OKS for lightweight aluminium c-crates for heavier steel I have both, and use my OKS 99% of the time. The c-crates trolley I bought second hand and is going strong even though quite old. So it really depends what you want!

Jed's pic is here: http://www.olealaboxers.com/index.html (scroll down to Ch Huron Blue Rapture)

I used it for a boob job and new nose before sending it back though ..... :p Glad someone handed it in Sway

Thanks BB. I thought it didnt start till after spring fair, but you are right!

I agree but there is more chance if you do take them to the show ... Do you have any proof of this? I would be suprised if you did, because I doubt it is true. Ask any vet about the number of pets (who have never been near a show ring) that contract Parvo each year. Some have not even left their yards! others get it from footpaths, visitors etc. Showgrounds and other exibits are not the only source of infection. I feel that the average exhibitor/breeder is more likely to pay attention to disease control than the average pet owner, and would feel much safer with my dog at a dog show than at other places dogs frequent (ovals, footpaths, free run areas, beaches etc) Plenty of bitches pick up infections and have not been to a dog show while pregnant! (and the vet in question in the example given previously could have no way of knowing where the infection was picked up, so to state that the vet KNEW it was picked up at a show is irresponsible)