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Originally Posted by Britster  Wow, that's crazy... that's sooo deceiving and wrong to do. That dog looked like a completely different dog afterwards. I can't believe they allow that stuff in the show ring. I am so just not into showing in general.... I can't imagine having to keep my dog all "perfect" simply to show for humans sake and not let the dog be a dog. Sorry if anyone takes offense or anything but, it just amazes me how long of a process that took and that dog just had to sit there the whole time... I dunno just seems like the human had a lot more fun than the dog which is sad. |
Show dogs have lives too. Gemy's Sir Razzle Dazzle does everything Jackson does: swims, hikes, camps, and more. I have met and heard from other show people whose Yorkies are allowed to do more than mine.
I'm guessing wraps are about the most unpleasant thing show Yorkies endure. Grooming in general, however, doesn't take away from a dog's life. My boys enjoy the attention and will often fall asleep from all of the massage I incorporate in the process.
Showing isn't just for human entertainment and it isn't just about looking good. It is to earn approval for the person's breeding stock. (The exhibitors can word that better than I can).