anyone watch the dog show?

**areias** · 11-25-2005, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by pound_puppies

No, I didn't know one was on. And even if it was on, I wouldn't watch it. I think it is cruel. Some of those people act like they are USING their dogs to win the money...I didn't say they all were... I just said some... But anyway, I think it is cruel.

I think everyone's life would be a whole lot easier if you could make money from breeding and showing dogs.

The only people that really profit are the handlers.

**lute** · 11-25-2005, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by pound_puppies

No, I didn't know one was on. And even if it was on, I wouldn't watch it. I think it is cruel. Some of those people act like they are USING their dogs to win the money...I didn't say they all were... I just said some... But anyway, I think it is cruel.

the dog show world is something that you spend money on. rarely ever do you win money. most show dogs, like mine, live a wonderful life. they are well groomed, live inside with their owners/handlers, get the best food, the best vet care, they are generally spoiled rotten....ask my Gracie and Houston. they know all about being spoiled.

**dab_20** · 11-25-2005, 02:32 PM

i agree, most show dogs have a great life. and they like to be shown.

**lute** · 11-25-2005, 02:33 PM

oh yeah! Gracie LOVES going into the ring! it's the time when she's the happiest!

**Corinna** · 11-25-2005, 02:37 PM

Of coures I fell in LOVE with the English springer but did ya see the bronze Newfie. Was so glad hubby was out when it came on. (geezz just what I would need another monster dog)

**Giselle** · 11-25-2005, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by pound_puppies

No, I didn't know one was on. And even if it was on, I wouldn't watch it. I think it is cruel. Some of those people act like they are USING their dogs to win the money...I didn't say they all were... I just said some... But anyway, I think it is cruel.

Who the heck makes money off showing dogs?! Wow. If you could point me to somebody that does, PLEASE PM me!

I'd love to hear how.

Please don't bash something you obviously don't know much about. Conformation shows are for evaluating breeding stock. That's all it is. Nothing more. Nothing less. As for it being cruel? The previous posters are absolutely correct. In order for your dog to win, s/he should be absolutely prancing on Cloud 9 every time s/he walks into the ring.

I didn't catch the show, but did anybody catch the name of the Peke?