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Originally Posted by BiewerDiva  Thank you for your input, the both of you. I have signed up for conformation classes that start in a couple of weeks so that I can learn about handling myself. BJH thank you for your input about the eyeshine. I didn't know what that was and did a quick YT search and found several examples. I am excited to go home from work and try that out to see what happens.
If her coat turns out to be cottony, I will still want to do the training and take her to shows, so that I can still learn for a future prospect. Do you think that other exibitors will turn their nose up or judge because I didn't bring a dog that didn't have the correct coat texture?
I have discovered a breeder/exhibitor in my town (actually just lives about 3 miles from me!) and I hope to meet her soon. I would love to see her dogs and have her look at mine as well. |
Anything you can do to perfect your handling skills.
If your pup does turn out with a cotton coat (oh! by the way a silk coat reflects light, you can usually tell about 4 months of age as the new adult coat begins coming in) you will obtain knowledge and handling skills. I don't think exhibitors will turn their nose up. I would hope that they would not attempt to assess your dog unless you ask them to. A judge will not turn their nose up, but will provide you input.
Good luck and go for it....