CT Pet Expo Pics & Vids

[Freedom]

This past Saturday, I drove to Hartford CT for their Pet Expo. I took photos in the dog area, and filled my memory card! So I never got any pics of the cats, boo hoo.

They have many vendors and lots and lots of rescue groups have booths there as well. The AKC presents some of the breeds on each day; would have loved to see the bichons, but they were scheduled for Sunday and I couldn't go on Sunday. Here are some of the dogs!

Papillion
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0775.jpg

Sibe
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0773.jpg

I think Portuguese Water Dog; NOPE, I've been corrected, it is a Black Russian Terrier!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0772.jpg

Bassett (just for Noba!)
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0770.jpg

Afghan
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0768.jpg

I've never actually been able to touch an afghan before. Their paws are enormous, I was quite surprised!

This breed is newly admitted to AKC. This particular hound, his uncle is currently rated number one nation wide. His dad is also winning many, many Best of Breeds!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0777.jpg

Move pics, next post.

[Freedom]

Hey, come on look UP and smile!
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Be careful what you wish for, he he.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0766.jpg

Tummy rubs ALWAYS welcome!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0765.jpg

Cavy
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0764.jpg

Aren't I the greatsest!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0763.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0762.jpg

More photos coming!

[Freedom]

They also permit you to bring your own pets in to the Expo.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0760.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0759.jpg

Gorgeous!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0756.jpg

The Homing Pigeon Club had many, MANY birds on disply, and they were answering questions!
This guy thinks he is the BEST!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0755.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0754.jpg

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http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0753.jpg

He never stopped showing off!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0752.jpg

Videos next!

[Freedom]

One of several exhibitions, was a Discus / Freestyle Dance group. They emphasize, if you try this at home, make sure you wear protection! they all have neoprene vests on.

This first video is a dog and owner, both relatively new to the competition scene.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/th_c784b989.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/?action=view&current=c784b989.pbr)

This second one, they are more experienced. this dog, Timber, has been in the world championships several times and has WON!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/th_9bc48544.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/?action=view&current=9bc48544.pbr)

Sorry I missed the ending; I filled my memory card for the first time ever!

Hope you enjoyed!

[cyber-sibes]

Sandi, that looks like a great event! Gorgeous dogs! I hope you at least got to see the cats?

[Freedom]

Oh yes, I spent over an hour in the TICA cat show area. Just no photos. They had munchkins and toygers and a few other "designer" breeds. :( The Maine coons were GORGEOUS! and enormous too.

[ScottieMommy]

Thats really nice, i would of loved to visit an event like that. In three more weeks or so i am going to an event the shelter is hosting, i cant wait.

[pitc9]

The one you said was newly admitted looks like Phred's RB Bowser!! :eek:

I Loooove the Bernese Mt Dog!

[Ginger's Mom]

I can see how you used up your memory, so many gorgeous dogs to look at. Thanks for sharing. Next year you will have to start in the cat section. ;)

[lute]

Great pics! I've never seen such pretty homing pigions before.

[Muddy4paws]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/CT%20Pet%20Expo%20Oct%202007/IMG_0772.jpg

This dog is a Bouvier De Flandres :) Huuge dogs! very beautiful too. I wish they done a big show like that here. I would love it.

[GiantSchnauzer]

^^Looks like it could be a Black Russian Terrier too.

Nice pics. Wish I had known about it I would have made the trip down.

[Muddy4paws]

^^Looks like it could be a Black Russian Terrier too.

Nice pics. Wish I had known about it I would have made the trip down.

Yes! it does, I forgot about them :o I think it might be a black russian now. They both look quite alike.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Great pictures! Looks like you had a really good day. :)

[Freedom]

Yes, you are right, it IS a Black Russian Terrier; I went back and edited the post to correct that. I took the photo because I hd seen one posted on craigslist, with no photo, and wanted to take a pic to remind me. :rolleyes:

[KittyGurl]

Wonderful pictures. I love the second video too! :D

Too bad you couldn't get the cats. Oh well, but you took some of some beautiful dogs. Glad you had a great time.