Back in gear

**Toby's my baby** · 10-22-2006, 10:14 PM

Wow, that is great! Good luck with whatever decision you make!

**cyber-sibes** · 10-22-2006, 11:26 PM

Obviously Gracie loves it too. Why not show her for fun while you're waiting two years for your dream puppy? I know you said she's too tall to show in competition, but aren't there some other shows you could do with her - like obedience, or something? Maybe check if a local dog club or humane society or rescue or something would like to have someone to demo this type of work. Gracie deserves a chance to do something she loves, too.

**lute** · 10-23-2006, 11:58 AM

i haven't thought about showing the bluetick. he is UKC registered. i have friends that could help me get into UKC. his sire is a UKC Champion. i might look into showing him until the dane pup is born.

i could show Gracie in obediance or rally. i know a local trainer that could help me get into that part of the dog show world.

**Husky15** · 10-23-2006, 05:03 PM

Oh my, girl, you gotta stop thinking all your threads are rambles and pointless. Your threads are just as important as others and aren't pointless

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Going back to the topic - that's great! I'm really happy you got back into the spirit. It would be great to see the outcome.

**borzoimom** · 10-23-2006, 11:13 PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I know what you mean about showing. Honestly- the dogs know when the bath starts, and if I grab my show bag, they head for the car dancing alllllllllll around... I trained my two I am showing when they had a toy in the mouth etc that I would clap and say "YEAAAAAAAAAAA" and when they hear clapping they just take off in a strutful stride like look how pretty I am. I also give cookies with the word " okay". The reason as you know is the judge will say " okay one time around please" and as sooooooon as they hear "okay" they glance at the judge with excitement... lol..
Go to my website under " our dogs" and look at the expression on the judges face at my boys first major at the tender age of 10 months old... They were judging the terrier group in the ring next to us, and every time they clapped and it was his turn to go, he just showed himself off for the ham he is!
My website is www.beckonridgeborzoi.com

**zoomer** · 10-24-2006, 10:24 AM

Aww I hope you get back into showing! You love it and Gracie loves it too, why stay away from it?

**lute** · 10-24-2006, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by zoomer

Aww I hope you get back into showing! You love it and Gracie loves it too, why stay away from it?

Gracie was disqualified at the IKC shows in Chicago last feb. she's 1 1/2in. over the breed standard. i was heartbroken the whole weekend but had good spirits because i had a dane puppy at home waiting to turn 6 months to get into the ring. the breeder took him the day after i got back from the IKC shows. lots of things have kept me from getting back to showing. hopefully soon this little coonhound puppy in my lap will be good enough to show.

P.S. Charlie is home! i'll post pics soon.