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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2006, 05:40:05 pm »
She is so beautiful! I love how she stands and she stands proud and confident.  How many shows has she been in?




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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2006, 09:28:30 pm »

Oh gosh, Nina.

I've shown her quite a bit.

She has 2 UKC Best in Show wins, and a Reserve BIS as well.

She was Best of Opposite Sex at a Regional Rottweiler Sweepstakes.

She won her class at the National American Rottweiler Club specialty show.

And she now needs 6 point to finish her AKC CH title. She needs both her major wins.

We will be working on those at several upcoming shows. :D
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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2006, 10:06:28 pm »
I'll be keeping all fingers and paws crossed for her in her next shows :)


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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2006, 10:09:22 pm »
She is beautiful Red! I have never shown before, but plan on showing Nani. I have been reading some books and doing what I can at home. Do you have any tips you would care to share with me?

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2006, 11:04:00 am »

Several things I would recommend:

If you have not done so already, take a handling class. This will give you the skills you need to be relatively comfortable in the ring.

Take handling seminars. There are several put on around the US by really good people. George Alston comes to mind, also Pat Hastings. You can do a search on the AKC website for seminars that might be coming up near you.

Join a kennel club. Here you will be able to meet and mix with other people who show their dogs. Many people are very helpful to newbies. Some are not. Ignore the sour pusses and mix with the ones who are friendly. ;)

GO TO DOG SHOWS. Go as often as you can whether you are showing your dog or not. Watch your breed. Watch other breeds in the same group as yours. Watch as much as you can. Pick out the smooth handlers whose dogs look nice. Take notes on what they do. Practice it at home.

If you have a video cam, have someone film you working your dog. Then  you can watch it and figure out what you need to work on.

Practice practice practice leash handling until you can roll and unroll your lead with finesse and no thought. Practice "necking up" your dog. A hallmark of many newbies is they forget to keep the collar up under the chin and right behind the ears, and then you get an ugly piece of skin/fat hanging over the bottom of the collar that makes the dog look awful.

Practice "necking up" and leash rolling until you can do it in your sleep.

Best of luck. Don't get discouraged. Showing dogs looks like a piece of cake, but it takes TIME to develop the skills and body memory to look smooth in the ring and present your dog to it's best advantage.

Don't expect to win right off the bat. And remember, this is the ONLY sport in the world where you can walk right in the ring and be competing with pros who are at the top of their sport. Ever think about a pick up basketball game with Shakiel O'Neal? Happens all the time in the dog show ring.

Most of all, have FUN with your dog. Dog shows are fun, but it's not brain surgery, or a cure for cancer. Some people take it WAY too seriously.

If I can be of any more help, or answer any more questions, feel free to ask. The only dumb ones are the ones you DON'T ask.

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2006, 11:31:59 am »
Have I said how glad I am that your are back Red!  Well I am!!!!  You can count on more show questions from me.  I have a three ring binder with a lot of your old post. 

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2006, 12:07:53 pm »
Thanks for the advise Red. I will keep practicing with Nani.

The good news is we are not AKC and we don't allow professional handlers. Everyone is pretty laid back and helpful but I don't want to go in not knowing anything.

Unfortunatly handling classes are not an option for me. I work nights and that is the only time the classes are offered around here.

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2006, 12:28:45 pm »

What is your breed, Nani? I can't tell from your avatar.

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2006, 12:34:21 pm »
She is a Leonberger.

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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2006, 12:41:48 pm »

Beautiful puppy!

Will you be showing in ARBA? UKC?

Best of luck with her. :D
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Re: Age Progression....9wks to 18 mos
« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2006, 01:07:05 pm »
I'm not sure yet. I'll see how the breeder feels about how she is looking in March.