Judging update and Thanks!

[Ravenwood]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who offered advice and suggestions on my last couple of posts about judging the dog show today

Despite my nerves and quite frankly - dreading it I loved every minute of it

It was a brilliant day, the weather was perfect and every class was extremely well attended, infact they said that they had never had so many entrants, but then again the weather is usually awful for that show! There was on average about 15-20 dogs in each class! And the ringside was packed with spectators - also it was lovely to see so many holiday makers there too

There was a rossette and dog treats for every contestant in the child handler classes and I took on board your advice and stayed away from the sit and stay We had one funny incident when a little girl lost her very excitable terrier which teared off at full pelt around the showground but did return back to the class - eventually!

I roped in Mark to help me judge the terriers as I don't think I am knowledgeable enough to do them justice - he nearly got his fingers taken off by one!

Everyone was happy, chatty and smiley, the kids loved it and I have to say all the dogs were in amazing condition

Brilliant day - thanks for your help

 

[CorvusCorax]

Yay, you'll be in the main ring at Crufts before you know it

 

[MurphysMinder]

Glad you enjoyed it, but I'd stay away from Crufts, I guarantee you won't enjoy it as much.

 

[Goya]

I see you are from Exmoor. Was this at the Exford show? Many years ago we were on holiday there and took our Goldie to that show and came away with 1st in every class we entered. It was brilliant, as you can imagine. Great memories now.

 

[Native Speaker]

Pleased to hear you had a good day.

Sounds like a good time was had by all - who knows, perhaps you'll be invited to judge again next year!

 

[Ravenwood]

Thank you

Goya - yes it was Exford Show well done to you and your dog I tried to make sure that I gave a different dog in each class a place, sort of spread it out

Mark and all our friends had taken bets at the beginning that I would pick all the black labs and spaniels - but surprised them because I didn't

We'll wait to see if I get asked back again!