Do you show your dog??

[k9krazee]

Nope and probably never will. It just doesn't appeal to me, you breed a dog that is "show quality" and judge it based on looks but can the dog really do its job...probably not. A show Lab I am sure would not be able to retrieve ducks all day or a show Husky most likely wouldn't be able to pull a sled...I would rather see those dogs do what they were bred to do. I really wish there were earthdog trials or training near me where I can get my Jacks underground...now that would be a blast. No offense to those who show their dogs or others, this is just my OPINION.

[wolfsoul]

Visa is a showdog, and can still work all day long. Her last show she took Best of Breed and a Group 4th. Besides conformation, we are also taking agility classes. We already took handling class. On Monday Visa is going to take her herding instinct test (I hope we do well!), and we may continue herding if she likes it. And we also have high hopes for schutzhund, obedience, therapy, flying disc, and flyball. Visa is a BEAUTIFUL dog with an amazing conformation, but she is still everything a Belgian should be when it comes to working ability!

[wolfsoul]

And to answer the poll --- I haven't handled Visa in the ring yet. For now, her breeder handles her --- I am going to go to the spring shows and study the handlers first. Then I will feel alot more confident.