Anyone showing in Louisville next week?

[topknot]

I was wanting to go to this show and enter Prize in it, but it is too soon after my litter was whelped so staying home. I have several friends that will be. Take lots of pictures and share!!

T.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by lwolfe

Did you enjoy your first AKC show? How did you do today?

NO, I didn't enjoy it at all. Too many professional handlers and too many noses stuck up in the air. Not a chance with the likes of Kirsten McGregor and Bob Owens but at least they didn't have puppies. They just kind of sat with Anna Stringer and shared teir private jpkes. You can imagine what the jokes were. But, we took second Friday. There were four dark puppies. The girl that beat me was just like my girl. They could have been twins except she was larger and SHE trotted good. My gal decided to lay down and put her face between her paws and roll her eyes at the judge. When he got ready to circle us, he looked at me and asked me if I thought she would follow the other dog. She did but on her one to one, she wouldn't even go back to the judge. But, he just laughed and NO dark dogs were DQ'd altho Andi said she was the one that had her other puppy DQ'd a couple of months ago because it too light.

[Saleswman]

I forgot the show in Franklin!!!! Dahhhhhhhh

Oh lordie....I have to see what time they show today.....and Sunday....

Quick anyone know, it takes me forever to find out with my dial up...

[Saleswman]

I hate dial up.......I hate dial up......


Where is everyone??????? Help!!! I cannot get into the list to find out what time the Yorkies show today!!!!!

Can someone look for me?????PLEASE!!!!!

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Saleswman

I forgot the show in Franklin!!!! Dahhhhhhhh

Oh lordie....I have to see what time they show today.....and Sunday....

Quick anyone know, it takes me forever to find out with my dial up...

Yorkies are showing at 10:50 in ring 13. Supposed to be 22 but a lot of people left yesterday and the ones coming in today probably couldn't make it. They were giving 6-10 inches snow for last night and today for that area. people were getting out of Dodge. Tomorrow, yorkies show at 10:35 in ring 13. 19 yorkies supposed to be there.

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Saleswman

I hate dial up.......I hate dial up......


Where is everyone??????? Help!!! I cannot get into the list to find out what time the Yorkies show today!!!!!

Can someone look for me?????PLEASE!!!!!

I tryed but it said the file is damaged and could not be repaired. Hopefully someone has this info.

[Saleswman]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Yorkies are showing at 10:50 in ring 13. Supposed to be 22 but a lot of people left yesterday and the ones coming in today probably couldn't make it. They were giving 6-10 inches snow for last night and today for that area. people were getting out of Dodge. Tomorrow, yorkies show at 10:35 in ring 13. 19 yorkies supposed to be there.

Ok...10:30....I think I can make it!!!

We only have 2 inches here in Rockvale....unless there it a ton more in Franklin, there should not be a problem...


Thanks again for the info.....I love you!!!!

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

NO, I didn't enjoy it at all. Too many professional handlers and too many noses stuck up in the air. Not a chance with the likes of Kirsten McGregor and Bob Owens but at least they didn't have puppies. They just kind of sat with Anna Stringer and shared teir private jpkes. You can imagine what the jokes were. But, we took second Friday. There were four dark puppies. The girl that beat me was just like my girl. They could have been twins except she was larger and SHE trotted good. My gal decided to lay down and put her face between her paws and roll her eyes at the judge. When he got ready to circle us, he looked at me and asked me if I thought she would follow the other dog. She did but on her one to one, she wouldn't even go back to the judge. But, he just laughed and NO dark dogs were DQ'd altho Andi said she was the one that had her other puppy DQ'd a couple of months ago because it too light.

Try to be patient Dee, it takes time to get to know people and for them to come to trust you. After they have seen you around for a while and see that you are serious and sincere about this they will open up. Don't worry about Kirsten, she really isn't a snob, she'll talk to you if you approach her. I got her talking once and was really surprised how much she opened up. She's in a weird position right now and is definitely standoffish. If you ask her and wait for the right time she will evaluate your dog for you but be prepared for complete honesty and straightforwardness. She knows her yorkies and I don't know if anyone can groom better but she's not one to beat around the bush. If you're not feeling thick skinned, don't ask. Find another newbie that you can learn with and enjoy your dog. Judges can be alot of help, they are usually very supportive of newcomers. I got my feelings hurt my first show too, I also got my first point. You take the bad with the good, and you learn.

[TeddyandTiffy]

I wish I would of know it I might have gone, we're about an 45 minutes to an hour away for Louisiville!! But...right here where we live we got a foot of snow and it's pourin out now and they say we could get up to 18" of snow & we're under the warning until 4 this evening, & our town is now out of salt so I bet the roads here is a mess, so right now I'm stayin' @ home lol!!! I wish I could of just went to view it and find out what they do as far as the judging...I've never been to one!!! Maybe in the future. Did it get cancled due to the snow??? I know everything everywhere around here is canceled in Louisville too.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by TeddyandTiffy

I wish I would of know it I might have gone, we're about an 45 minutes to an hour away for Louisiville!! But...right here where we live we got a foot of snow and it's pourin out now and they say we could get up to 18" of snow & we're under the warning until 4 this evening, & our town is now out of salt so I bet the roads here is a mess, so right now I'm stayin' @ home lol!!! I wish I could of just went to view it and find out what they do as far as the judging...I've never been to one!!! Maybe in the future. Did it get cancled due to the snow??? I know everything everywhere around here is canceled in Louisville too.

There are shows in Louisville this coming week starting on 3/12 with the Ohio Valley Yorkshire Terrier Club and the all breed shows will be 3/13 through 3/16. Maybe you could make one of those.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Try to be patient Dee, it takes time to get to know people and for them to come to trust you. After they have seen you around for a while and see that you are serious and sincere about this they will open up. Don't worry about Kirsten, she really isn't a snob, she'll talk to you if you approach her. I got her talking once and was really surprised how much she opened up. She's in a weird position right now and is definitely standoffish. If you ask her and wait for the right time she will evaluate your dog for you but be prepared for complete honesty and straightforwardness. She knows her yorkies and I don't know if anyone can groom better but she's not one to beat around the bush. If you're not feeling thick skinned, don't ask. Find another newbie that you can learn with and enjoy your dog. Judges can be alot of help, they are usually very supportive of newcomers. I got my feelings hurt my first show too, I also got my first point. You take the bad with the good, and you learn.

She had about four different breeds she was showing and about eight to ten dogs of all kinds. That surprised me. She left a yorkie in the grooming noose while she was showing her Westies. I kept my eye on the dog (we were set up close to her) because the dog kept trying to figure out a way to get down. I held my breath until Kirsten came back. I am considering doing the Clarksville show. It is a two day show and I was told that most of the pro's won't do a two day show. not sure yet if I will fool with it. i might just wait until July. We have three UKC shows in Kentucky, July, August and November.

[topknot]

FYI - Actually the pros do the two days or more shows. It is wiser to do the multiply days shows.
T.

[lwolfe]

Originally Posted by Saleswman

I forgot the show in Franklin!!!! Dahhhhhhhh

Oh lordie....I have to see what time they show today.....and Sunday....

Quick anyone know, it takes me forever to find out with my dial up...

I remember dial up. I am going and I tried to check ringtimes but the info has disappeared and it has been moved to the results page. Maybe Dee can check her catalog for us. Is there snow in TN?

[lwolfe]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Try to be patient Dee, it takes time to get to know people and for them to come to trust you. After they have seen you around for a while and see that you are serious and sincere about this they will open up. Don't worry about Kirsten, she really isn't a snob, she'll talk to you if you approach her. I got her talking once and was really surprised how much she opened up. She's in a weird position right now and is definitely standoffish. If you ask her and wait for the right time she will evaluate your dog for you but be prepared for complete honesty and straightforwardness. She knows her yorkies and I don't know if anyone can groom better but she's not one to beat around the bush. If you're not feeling thick skinned, don't ask. Find another newbie that you can learn with and enjoy your dog. Judges can be alot of help, they are usually very supportive of newcomers. I got my feelings hurt my first show too, I also got my first point. You take the bad with the good, and you learn.

I have been showing dogs for many years. I decided I wanted a YT and called around until I found the one I wanted, had it shipped and tried to learn to groom by looking at pic in magazines. I was at ringside my first show and I walked up to Kirsten (I had no idea who she was) and told her I had never shown this breed and would she please take a look at my topknot. She said that it was a good topknot for a beginner but I needed to do a couple of things differently tomorrow and told me how. She was very nice to me.

Remember these professionals are just that professionals - they are working.
I don't blame them if they don't take time to stop and chat and join me for lunch. Have you seen how many dogs these people have under their care? It is amazing to see them after the shows exercising, feeding and grooming all those dogs. I will say one thing for Kirsten - she is one of the few that I see taking time to play and show true affections to all of those dogs.

Dee - you have picked the #2 breed in the AKC. This is a hard breed to be successful in. My last AKC show I went all weekend without even getting a placement. It was not because I have a bad dog - Deuce is a lovely dog. The rings are full of good dogs. My boy Guy finished in 4 shows with a handler (before I owned him); Deuce is just as nice and I have shown him for over a year and he still needs 2 points. If you decide to show dogs do it for sheer love of the breed and to enjoy the time with famliy and friends. Know that you will lose more than you will win and remember that your day will come. You will win and the thrill of it will make you come back for more!

[lwolfe]

Originally Posted by Saleswman

Ok...10:30....I think I can make it!!!

We only have 2 inches here in Rockvale....unless there it a ton more in Franklin, there should not be a problem...


Thanks again for the info.....I love you!!!!

I just talked to someone showing Maltese and they said it was a problem getting judges to the show. The show is still going on but running late. The person told me that they were replacing judges that could not get there. I am skeptical - if there is a judge change, you can ask for a refund of entry fee. Clubs don't like to refund entry fees.

I have my Parka and snow boot and heading West!!!