marinapoint Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Never shown their either? Is it really as bad as it sounds?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I wouldn't have entered if it was 4 champ shows - the grounds are so bad I fractured my foot last year, the rings are way too small, there is no space to set up and in general it is just not fun. Caulfield won't be getting my entries ever again and I know I am not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned by Shelties Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Shame it wasn't a Champ Show in the Morning and an Open Show in the arvo for the weekend, I would have def gone it that was the case..... Now i will enjoy a nice weekend at home...... good Luck everyone Edited February 15, 2011 by Owned by Shelties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I wouldn't have entered if it was 4 champ shows - the grounds are so bad I fractured my foot last year, the rings are way too small, there is no space to set up and in general it is just not fun. Caulfield won't be getting my entries ever again and I know I am not the only one. same here ... even the Ch shows were a "flop" entry wise .... like many others I wouldn't go to Caulfield again either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I wouldn't have entered if it was 4 champ shows - the grounds are so bad I fractured my foot last year, the rings are way too small, there is no space to set up and in general it is just not fun. Caulfield won't be getting my entries ever again and I know I am not the only one. same here ... even the Ch shows were a "flop" entry wise .... like many others I wouldn't go to Caulfield again either. Not surprised, it's too small a ground for a champ show. Add in the public wandering through your stuff and ground condition, it's a fairly crappy day out IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvawilow Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Shame it wasn't a Champ Show in the Morning and an Open Show in the arvo for the weekend, I would have def gone it that was the case..... Now i will enjoy a nice weekend at home...... good Luck everyone Same here - there's no way I'd do a 5hr round trip for an Open Show, however, in saying that if there was an Open Show say at Seymour, Wang or Benalla I'd be happy to go along and support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 with these shows people are forgetting its about the public, thats what Im there for, oh and I get to play with my babies in the first outing for them! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yes I was going to be there anyway with breed stalls and my girl can do with all the practice she can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 be interesting to see what happens after this year ... I've heard that the Expo itself is not a great success and may not be held again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 with these shows people are forgetting its about the public, thats what Im there for, oh and I get to play with my babies in the first outing for them! I don't think people forget that, but it's a bit rude for the public to think it's their right to walk through your set up area or to randomly grab at your dog while you are obviously waiting to go in the ring......I will go for a breed stand and educate about my breed that way but won't be showing there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverHaze Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well I'll admit i entered because its only around the corner from me. Having said that, i very much doubt there is a Siberian stand at the show, so we are bringing a few extra sibes for the public to see and pat when we are there on the Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edpra Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 cant believe the entry numbers, 37 in gundogs- only 1 between my friends champ bitch springer and my head doofus (GSP). but 8 between my champ dog GSP and junior bitch- big GSP entry Im guessing- probably over half the group. Im glad- because being the daughter of a judge who has gone through the "trying to get the numbers up" game- I feel its very important for aspiring judges to get their hands on as many individuals of a breed- in a show setting- and sort out what style they like. Gives the exhibitors who are new at it a good go, no pressure for points and again- in a show setting- they can learn the ropes. Expo's and ag shows are important in this day and age- to let people know that a malt x shihtzu or a cockerpoo are indeed not purebred and there are more carefully bred dogs with dedicated breeders out there. Yes- their in ya face/space attitude can get tiring- but- when it boils down to it- we are there to promote responsible dog ownership and educate them on why we feel our own individual breeds are best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 i agree - for us its a fun day out, and i dont mind running in tiny circles in the mud.. if it was for points i would expect more but hey its a fun day for no points so i dont take it to seriously... i like to get out and talk to the public - especially when on sunday i will have a leonberger with me and i love to get her out and educate on the leos we dont have a breed stand so will do loads of wandering around and gasbagging LOL The public can suck at times but oh well just be polite and ask them to move out of ur gazebo or whatever it is they are doing that is upsetting u or ur dogs, if we dont educate them they will never know... but again i know it can be hard and i understand that most cant be bothered or choose not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 There are only just over 20 dogs entered in Group 5 for all of the shows. Oh well at least Alera will get some practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 better chance of a win i say! and points or not its still a win bahahahahahahhahahha Good for socialising as well lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edpra Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Id love to have a hound- only 13 in their group! almost a guarantee of a nice big ribbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Can some one please post how many are in each grp? Esp grp 7. We can't go as I have other plans, otherwise we would have a stall up to show off our wonderful breed. We need to educate the public about pure breeds and we also need to educate trainee judges so I am for more Open shows. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 also dont forget is open shows are what is training your new judges Please try to support them if not at expo as we need more open shows so we can go over enough dogs to do the exam :D And a big thank you from trainees to those who are game to come this year and bring your dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 There are only just over 20 dogs entered in Group 5 for all of the shows.Oh well at least Alera will get some practice. the lappies will take up almost a quarter of the total group 5 entries then!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinapoint Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I think there will be a few pointer's entered too Edpra. I have my 2 champion bitches entered and I know the other pointer people too are bringing their dogs along so there should be a reasonable number. You know what that means????? Higher chance for a pointer breed to be getting a big rinnon!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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