I've been bitten by the "show" bug (aka I showed Kip for the first time this weekend)

Kelly&Kip · 11-05-2012, 01:43 PM

I have never "shown" a dog before but I decided to dive in and start showing Kip. He was a few days shy of being 6 months old so I entered him in the non-licensed puppy class for the sole purpose of getting both he and I some experience in the ring. I went with members from a local dog club and with one of Kip's trainers. I had a fantastic time! So many "firsts" for me since I have had no prior experience with this kind of thing. In the end, Kip won Best GSD Puppy in both the morning and afternoon shows!

The highlight of the day, though, was witnessing Kip's trainer and her Dutch Shepherd earn her Grand Championship. Was just an overwhelmingly positive experience for both Kip and me.

Here are a few pics from Saturday.

Before showing in the morning, Kip sacked out in his crate as others were busy showing their dogs just a short distance from us. He seemed oblivious to all the hustle-bustle. We had to hit the road Saturday morning by 5:30, so I was not surprised by his napping.

One of Kip's ribbons!

After the show with members from the dog club and with the GRAND Champion Dutch Shepherd (named "Snap") second from the right. I and Kip are on the far left side of the photo.

So, now I've decided to show Kip next month. But this time he will be 6 months old and so will officially start his show career then!

arycrest · 11-05-2012, 02:06 PM

CONGRATS!!! The UKC shows are a lot of fun!!!

KatsMuse · 11-05-2012, 02:47 PM

YAY!

Kat

Candace · 11-05-2012, 03:00 PM

Congrats. I can't wait to get my new puppy and get my feet wet in showing too

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dogfaeries · 11-05-2012, 04:34 PM

Congratulations!!

I just got back from Joplin, MO yesterday from showing my GSD Sage in AKC conformation. I love dog show weekends!

Gharrissc · 11-05-2012, 07:49 PM

Congrats

onyx'girl · 11-05-2012, 07:54 PM

You train at CherCar? Congrats on the ribbons!
I put Karlo in a puppy class w/ UKC when he was just under 6 months...he won a blue ribbon, dirty nose and all! That was the beginning and the end of our show career.

GsdLoverr729 · 11-05-2012, 08:01 PM

Congrats!!! (:
And congrats to Snap, and your trainer!!! Sounds like it was a great weekend.

Btw- Kip is very handsome (:

marbury · 11-06-2012, 09:34 AM

Fantastic! Shows are AMAZING! I'm so glad you caught the bug!

11-05-2012, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kelly&Kip Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan/Florida Posts: 86	I've been bitten by the "show" bug (aka I showed Kip for the first time this weekend) I have never "shown" a dog before but I decided to dive in and start showing Kip. He was a few days shy of being 6 months old so I entered him in the non-licensed puppy class for the sole purpose of getting both he and I some experience in the ring. I went with members from a local dog club and with one of Kip's trainers. I had a fantastic time! So many "firsts" for me since I have had no prior experience with this kind of thing. In the end, Kip won Best GSD Puppy in both the morning and afternoon shows! The highlight of the day, though, was witnessing Kip's trainer and her Dutch Shepherd earn her Grand Championship. Was just an overwhelmingly positive experience for both Kip and me. Here are a few pics from Saturday. Before showing in the morning, Kip sacked out in his crate as others were busy showing their dogs just a short distance from us. He seemed oblivious to all the hustle-bustle. We had to hit the road Saturday morning by 5:30, so I was not surprised by his napping. One of Kip's ribbons! After the show with members from the dog club and with the GRAND Champion Dutch Shepherd (named "Snap") second from the right. I and Kip are on the far left side of the photo. So, now I've decided to show Kip next month. But this time he will be 6 months old and so will officially start his show career then!

11-05-2012, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,931	CONGRATS!!! The UKC shows are a lot of fun!!! __________________ Gayle ... Slider, Bruiser & Faith At the Bridge: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, Honey & Mac

11-05-2012, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
dogfaeries Master Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City metro Posts: 986	Congratulations!! I just got back from Joplin, MO yesterday from showing my GSD Sage in AKC conformation. I love dog show weekends! __________________ ~ Diane in Okla Carly - AKC CH, Herding Instinct Certificate Sage - Ch. pointed, Herding Instinct Certificate Russell - GSD puppy

11-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,195	You train at CherCar? Congrats on the ribbons! I put Karlo in a puppy class w/ UKC when he was just under 6 months...he won a blue ribbon, dirty nose and all! That was the beginning and the end of our show career. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

11-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	Congrats!!! (: And congrats to Snap, and your trainer!!! Sounds like it was a great weekend. Btw- Kip is very handsome (: __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

11-05-2012, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
KatsMuse Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,006	YAY! Kat

11-05-2012, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Candace Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney NSW Autralia Posts: 66	Congrats. I can't wait to get my new puppy and get my feet wet in showing too Sent from my iPhone using PG Free

11-05-2012, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Congrats

11-06-2012, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
marbury Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 453	Fantastic! Shows are AMAZING! I'm so glad you caught the bug! __________________ Miah (GRCH Red Rock's Amber's Moon CGC HIC), Lexi (Monarch Kaleef's Rubis Lexicon at Marbury CGC), Zach (Marbury's Come and Get It at Red Rock), & Red (Professor J Reddlington at Marbury CA HIC)

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