Neuter Classes

[zeebie]

Many years ago when I first started conformation shows, they were of course used to promote breeds and mostly for breeders to showcase their stud dogs/bitches etc. As the economy changed and also the social setting with regard dogs spose we better change to make shows more appealing to everyone otherwise the majority of dog clubs would fold due to lack of membership etc, so we suddenly have more classes available we never had baby puppy or sweepstakes or neuter, but we did have lots of brace/team events and also many more property classes and state 'exhibits' which were only for dogs/bitches once they had reached a set number of points.

So yes bring on the neuter clsses for those who for whatever reason want to show their beautiful breed but have had to have the necessary nip done. Also bring back more state bred classes and property classes and like what is being done this year with the open shows we may suddenly see an influx of support for some of the smaller dog clubs and breeds. :)

[Bilbo Baggins]

We have exhibited two Std Poodles in Neuter class and gained their Neuter Champion titles. They are father and daughter, both titled, one being the only Std Poodle Grand Champion in Victoria for many tears. Both poodles are multiple class in Group and Specialty class in show winners. We consider them both to be good examples of the breed, but for various reasons decided not to continue breeding with their lines. Most judges have been very positive about neuter class and many have questioned why our dogs are desexed, even had an International judge asking the steward why the Neuter could not have been given BOB as she was better than the entire exhibits!

I think that by having Neuter class, it is a way of keeping good dogs in the ring and encouraging new exhibitors who do not want an entire dog, but still wish to show.

Agree.

The only people I know or am aware of who enter neuters are exhibitors who take the opportunity to give their old neutered conformation champions a run.

Dogs that have paid their dues in the real world of dog showing.

Still, showies are much more interested in the veterans s.s than they are the neuter scene.

The veterans actually draw the crowd & the applause & the admiration.

Disagree with you on all points fixer.

As dotdashdot is a perfect example of, there are people out there showing dogs in neuter that haven't got their Ch.

A lot of people are very supportive of neuter classes, including the majority, if not all, the judges I have shown a neuter under.

Many people still stick around for NIS, even though it is the last class to be judged, and I have heard some great cheers for NIS wins.

Which is what a discussion is all about.

I am yet to witness neuter judging draw any appreciative interest, except from those associated with the exhibits.

I am yet to witness neuter judging draw any appreciative interest, except from those associated with the exhibits quote this applies to any breed/class etc. and by the time you get to General Specials only those needing to be there there are there.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

But the Judge on Saturday did draw a crowd because of his Showmanship.