Stolen show dogs

[bluebird]

I can't quite picture the judge handing the handler a ribbon and then saying, "wait a minute I have to scan your dog".

[borzoimom]

So then it's not in the premium list, it's just something you do to be on the safe side in case it ever came up?

No it is on the premium list. They give the option how to prove this is the dog entered- microchip, tattoo, and attached the same number to the shot record.
I dont tattoo anymore. I do microchip and its listed on their shot record.

[borzoimom]

The point of this, since the dogs were stolen on the east coast, if they have the chip numbers, they can easier put out an alert as any dog at any show on the east coast can be scanned with proof of ownership by the shot records.

[bluebird]

Maybe. Did you check out the Westminster website and see that only Champions can be entered, all dogs are judged in the ring and that the dog must be on the show site, on the benches, the entire time other than for grooming, walking and when they're in the ring?

[borzoimom]

Maybe. Did you check out the Westminster website and see that only Champions can be entered, all dogs are judged in the ring and that the dog must be on the show site, on the benches, the entire time other than for grooming, walking and when they're in the ring?

Yea I saw that this year. They must have had confirmed champions attending and no reason to fill it. I cant wait to see the show. Also the hounds and herding have been complaining for years not being able to show the gaits as well as the rest. Maybe they got their wish..

[bluebird]

What!

[borzoimom]

I can't quite picture the judge handing the handler a ribbon and then saying, "wait a minute I have to scan your dog".

NO your dog is scanned at random when you pick up your number badge. It can also be scanned after the judging when they are logging who won.
Sorry I should be have more clear bluebird. At Westminster, they can be scanned before judging.

[bluebird]

"Yea I saw that this year. They must have had confirmed champions attending and no reason to fill it. I cant wait to see the show. Also the hounds and herding have been complaining for years not being able to show the gaits as well as the rest. Maybe they got their wish."

Are you still insisting that dogs that aren't Champions are eligable for entry at Westminster? Didn't you also see that the dogs must be in the building during the entire day they are to be shown? If a handler removes the dog from the building before the designated time, they will not be invited back! The information is there. All anyone that is truly interested would have to do is read it to understand it.

There is nothing about scanning in the premium list!

[borzoimom]

If the top 25 do not fill in the list, they will take top awarding puppies. Keep in mind- this isnt babies= its ones close to championship and up to 18 months old at the cut off. This happens alot in rare breeds.

[bluebird]

If that's the case why do the claim to be; "America's First and Only
Champions Only Dog Show Entry limited to 2,500 dogs"?

[borzoimom]

yes bluebird- very good. exactly!
do you show too? There are many of us here..

[bluebird]

Your response to this "If that's the case why do the claim to be; "America's First and Only Champions Only Dog Show Entry" is this!

yes bluebird- very good. exactly!
do you show too? There are many of us here..

[borzoimom]

They take the top 25 champions by points- some dogs have points , but uh passed on or retired. After the top 25 champions and they dont have the 25 then they turn to points. Puppies qualify if like, in my case, puppies have beaten open dogs/bitches.
I know its complicated- but the purpose of dog shows is to determine breeding stock, and this show is only once a year- verses other KC's ( kennel clubs) that have a fall show etc then a summer or spring show.
You will the comments of " this is a young dog of 18 months" and notice the registered name DOES NOT have Ch. ( Champion) by it.. That is how they got there. LIke cockers are easy or goldens but like Borzois, or Salukis or Beacherons etc- there arent enough pointed dogs to fill the show.. See? Thats how it happens..

[borzoimom]

Now Crufts is different- there is no limit on each breed- I have never been there obviously and even how you can show- ie bait or not- but they allow alot more breeds than we do, and only champions. - its done totally off of points in one calendar year or wins in showing life of the dog.

[bluebird]

Oh I see now. Didn't someone say you're judging at westminster this year or is it next year? That must be exciting.