ish Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 On the 30th of April and 1st & 2nd of May, the 38th German Shepherd National show and trial will be held at KCC Park in Melbourne. There are 2 judges flying over from Germany to judge (flights permitting with the volcano situation) and just under 500 GSDs from all over Australia are entered in the conformation aspect, and 62 obedience entries. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is curious about the breed to see the best of the best in action GSD specialties shows are quite different to all breeds shows, lots of action and noise and heaps of fun to be a part of. The top 10 in each class are critiqued by the judge at the end of the class, so there is a great opportunity to learn about GSD conformation and why the dogs were placed in that order. On Friday, the baby puppy, minor puppy and junior classes are held - starting at 8am Saturday starts with the puppy dog and bitch classes at 8am and then the Sires Progeny parade at 10am (all stud dogs with 5 or more progeny of 6 months old are presented like a show class, while the judges explain the good and not so good traits the dog is passing on) Breeders groups are next, followed by Intermediate classes and the offical opening and awards at 12:30 Obedience is on Saturday also, starting from 8:30am Sunday sees the Open dog and bitch classes which is always competitive and exciting. There are 78 open bitches and 61 open dogs battling it out to be crowned gold, silver and bronze medal winners. Classes start at 8:30am. Please - no comments on the structure of the breed or show/working line debates in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshiva Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I would LOVED to have been able to go and see these beautiful dogs on show. Good luck to all who are attending and for those travelling from interestate, travel safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 8 more sleeps ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Lets hope the judges make it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hi Ish Thanks for letting everyone know about our National. I look forward to meeting you and other GSD members that I haven't met before. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I love GSDs & the National, hope you all have a brilliant day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I hope you all have a great time. i have to add though ;; ; ; ; GO QUEENSLAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyspazz Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Can't wait...Will be pretty much the biggest weekend of my life!! Our first nationals and im getting married!! WOOOTY WOOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Sounds fabulous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm coming down on the Saturday to have a look and see my breeders and their dogs in action!! I am bringing Shyla, I think I am allowed to if I am just wandering around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm coming down on the Saturday to have a look and see my breeders and their dogs in action!! I am bringing Shyla, I think I am allowed to if I am just wandering around? I was wondering too if wandering around with Zoe would be odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Can't wait...Will be pretty much the biggest weekend of my life!! Our first nationals and im getting married!! WOOOTY WOOT! Now that is definately going to be one huge weekend. Can we expect to see you ringside in a flowing white gown? Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker girl Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Good luck to all that are exhibiting both obedience & showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyspazz Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Can't wait...Will be pretty much the biggest weekend of my life!! Our first nationals and im getting married!! WOOOTY WOOT! Now that is definately going to be one huge weekend. Can we expect to see you ringside in a flowing white gown? Julie No, no flowing white gown ringside....it will be in the car for a quick change over after my dogs class HAHAHA j/k I'm getting married on the Saturday and Archer is in minor puppy which THANKFULLY is on the Friday morning! Disapointed though, OH wont let me come back on sunday to watch the opens! LOL party pooper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Can non show people come down and wander around with their non showing gsds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Can non show people come down and wander around with their non showing gsds? I was wondering the same thing, maybe we might get booted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Can non show people come down and wander around with their non showing gsds? I was wondering the same thing, maybe we might get booted out *awaits reply nervously* I've been down before when there were shows on not sure about the national tho! ps yay we can meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 You won't get booted out or anything, but keep in mind there will be lots of dogs and people and most of them will be busy and not all friendly (dogs and people ) You might not be able to get close to ringside to watch with dogs either, depending on how crowded it is with gazebos and people. I'll keep an eye out for you both on Saturday, would love to meet Zoe and Shyla 6 more sleeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I went to the show yesterday and today. Without bringing the thread down, I was pretty disappointed in the dogs. I can see why some people are concerned with their structure as this was the reason why I went because in another thread was told I should go and view the dogs. I ended up getting the number of a breeder because I fell in love with his working line GSD boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) I went to the show yesterday and today. Without bringing the thread down, I was pretty disappointed in the dogs. I can see why some people are concerned with their structure as this was the reason why I went because in another thread was told I should go and view the dogs. I ended up getting the number of a breeder because I fell in love with his working line GSD boy Structure? I didnt go but wished I could have.. Yay for falling for a good looking GSD I know how that feels I knew If I went I would want to get another one.. Edited May 2, 2010 by charli73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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