So nervous about the show..
I'm showing Visa from Friday to Sunday. I'm really hoping she does well. I'm still terrified that what happened to her when she was handled by the abusive handler will affect her. We're leaving on the Thursday night and we'll be camping out there all weekend so I think she will relax.
I only know of one other breeder going. I've met some of her dogs and seen pictures of the others. Only five of them aren't champions so I assume she is showing one of them. One I believe is retired from the ring. One of them has poor headplanes, no coat, ears that stick out..but typier and more square than Visa. One is shy, has a poor coat, and poor headplanes, but it's also more typey and square than Visa and more feminine as well. One is very similar to Visa, same body type, not as nice headplanes as Visa and more stop, though her head is also more refined than Visa's and has smaller higher-set ears. And one I haven't seen adult pictures of but she is VERY European typey lines which means she will be much more refined than Visa.
All depends on the opinions of the judges. I think Visa has a very good chance though. I hope the judges look first and movement and structure before type. She is not typey...but her movement is to die for and her angulations are perfect. But I will be happy if she loses as long as she enjoys herself. If she doesn't enjoy herself I will probably just retire her from the ring.
Hopefully some other Belgians show up. Another breeder just moved to the Okanagan, and she has a couple unfinished females, so hoping she will be there. There's another breeder who comes up sometimes -- Visa beat her dogs last time. I'd really like to finish Visa this weekend so that when my car is fixed we can start focusing on herding. Solo starts agility this year too. Really would love to show him as he'd actually enjoy himself, but oh well, sometimes unpredictable things happen. Will just have to wait until Visa's daughter comes along next year. I can't wait for her to light up the show ring. :)
Anyways, I'm nervous but excited too so I just had to write a big long thing lol. Wish her luck! Actually wish her a Best in Show..:D Hey, you never know!
