Oh, I am sorry that I missed ya'll then.
I would have loved to meet you and your dog(s) !!!
We just had a big all breed, AKC conformation show in Raleigh last week. Two folks were kind enough to let me touch the dogs they were handling so that I could feel a true silk Yorky coat! I was able to watch one handler put her dog in crackers and it is not so mysterious to me now.
I have another question. Do you or anyone else who shows their dogs, mind if people take pictures of the dogs at shows? I met somone who was very upset one time with me taking pictures,and now I worry when I take pictures. I turn my flash off so it does not disturb while the dogs are showing in the ring, but see other folks who go ahead and use their flash. I wonder if it would bother the dogs? If I take a picture of them close up, I always ask first.
I am not a good photographer, just want to have picutures of good looking dogs to help me get a feel for what I should be looking for. I am envious of the guy who takes the pics of the dogs that have won best in show.
Again, I wish you both a big win next week with that gorgeous baby!