Lisey Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My boys breeder is taking him to Canberra for his very first show! I've never been to one before and didn't want to miss his debut :) I've got no idea how they work lol but can't wait to watch. And hopefully meet a whole lot of other Staffords :D It's on the 6/7th April - I've never been to Canberra before - will it be cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazzapug Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Are you going to get into showing? Its a long way to go to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Are you going to get into showing? Its a long way to go to watch. That's a bit scary!!! I'm happy to watch for now :) I know! Long way but I really want to see his first one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Could well be freezing overnight - last year was OK but two years ago we woke up to set off home on the Monday and there was ice all over the car - thought our days of that were gone :laugh: Usually a fun weekend, be prepared to be exhausted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oh god!! Ice! I think I'm going to be freezing!!! Glad I've booked a motel room down the road, hopefully it has heating!! Are you going this year with your Staffords Sandra? :) Going to be very tired on Monday at work, I have a late flight Sunday night to get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 We don't miss the ACT show Lisey :) Driving though, so work on Tuesday will be even more fun than work on Monday will be for you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oh nice! Is the ACT a big one for Staffords? (Excuse my ignorance! Still learning) I'm glad I've been doing a lot of 'stand' with him when we are training! Hopefully he behaves himself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) ACT used to be a really big Stafford show, partly I suppose because it's a bit more central to Vic & NSW than Newcastle and partly because it has a great atmosphere, but in the last couple of years they've had a smaller entry than before I hope it's not going to continue this year because the committee works really hard at making a great show for all. There were only about 80 or so shown on the Sunday last year (there were 60 entered in Durack this weekend just gone), but in years gone by it was one of the bigger shows. Melbourne a few weeks ago had just over 200 entered with not enormous numbers of absentees; the Northern NSW show in Newcastle (September) had about 20 or 30 more than this and Queensland had about the same last August. Hope ACT's numbers go up, it deserves to be a well supported show I reckon, but of course it just depends so much on the judges the club can get. You'll enjoy it anyway I'm sure :-) ETA: Rainy will be there too.... Edited March 26, 2013 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Yay! Hopefully I can meet some DOL'er doggies :) ETA - oops! and some people :) Edited March 26, 2013 by Lisey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just dropped Booker off at his breeders - they are heading off EARLY tomorrow. I miss him already!! Hope he behaves himself :) He was very excited to be back there and didn't seem to mind when I left! Too busy sniffing everyone else's crates, blankets, etc.... :laugh: Getting very excited now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudlark Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 It'll be around 7 degrees at night and around 22 in the day. So, no ice. But still cool. Hope your boy does well and that you both have lots of fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 So glad I've booked a hotel and am not camping!! I'm a Queenslander, anything under 20 is cold :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Have a great time Lisey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 And I'm here :) So good to see Book again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 I am very proud of Book - he did really well for his first show :D He was only a litte naughty - definitly not as bad as I thought he might be. He was entered in the Puppy Dog class - he came 4th out of 5 dogs on Saturday and 3rd out of 3 dogs on Sunday :laugh: I think with a bit more practice and focus he will do well. I had a great time - met some very cute doggies and got lots of cuddles with my breeder's girls which she was also showing down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Glad you had a nice time!! Hooked yet!!!!! Good Booker only being a little bit naughty-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'm looking forward to the next - he will be going to the Qld Stafford show in August - so I've got a a few months to do some more practice with him. I think also a lot will come with maturity, I sometimes forget that he is not quite 1! I had a really great time, don't know if I could do it myself though, I would be so nervous, so many good handlers that know exactly what they are doing. Too intimidating!! I'm happy just helping get all her dogs ready before they go out & giving them cuddles when they are done :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I am very proud of Book - he did really well for his first show :D He was only a litte naughty - definitly not as bad as I thought he might be. He was entered in the Puppy Dog class - he came 4th out of 5 dogs on Saturday and 3rd out of 3 dogs on Sunday :laugh: I think with a bit more practice and focus he will do well. I had a great time - met some very cute doggies and got lots of cuddles with my breeder's girls which she was also showing down there. Great attitude and committment. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I am very proud of Book - he did really well for his first show :D He was only a litte naughty - definitly not as bad as I thought he might be. He was entered in the Puppy Dog class - he came 4th out of 5 dogs on Saturday and 3rd out of 3 dogs on Sunday :laugh: I think with a bit more practice and focus he will do well. I had a great time - met some very cute doggies and got lots of cuddles with my breeder's girls which she was also showing down there. Great attitude and committment. Well done! Thanks Tralee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Lisey, i didnt end up getting to canberra unfortunatly, great news for your boy!!! Maybe think of heading to Newcastle in sept if you can its another awsome Stafford weekend :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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