MY FIRST DOG SHOW - Page 1

I went to my first dog show. It was in Montem leisure centre, Slough, United Kingdom. I found it very enjoyable, and the people there were very nice. Although there was only a few classes, and only a few of each breed, i still liked it. Sadly i just missed the GSD classes, because i was 5 miutes late.

But religion comes first for me.

I did though, manage to get pictures of the 2 winning GSD's, as they were still there, for the gropu judging, and bst in show. I left just before best in show, as i am about to go somewhere again know. here are some pictures of the GSD's i managed to take. (With kind Permission, from the handlers/owners/breeders)

MALE IN NATURAL STACK

FEMALE PLAYING WITH OWNER

FEMALE BEING STACKED BY OWNER

FEMALE STACKED WHEN BEING JUDGED

MALE STANDING NATURAL

MALE HEADSHOT

FEMALE

FEMALE HEADSHOT WHEN EBING JUDGED

FEMALE BEING CHECKED OVER BY JUDGE

FEMALE GAITING IN RING


I thought that both of these dogs were ok, but less than average showline. I think tha tey were btoh crosses between the Alsation and the German showline. However, i liked the male better, and i also liked his temperament better, ashe was calm and friendly, when i went up to him, while the female was jumpy, and barking at me,and also tried to mouth me, but yet, when she was in the ring, and being checked over by the judge, she stood in her stacked position, and didnt say a word, or didnt try anything. I never saw the male being judged,

Hi Hamza

Glad you enjoyed your first show, the dogs look typical "Middle of the road" types, shown in the English style with the thin check chain high on the neck.  Did you manage to get their names?

Margaret N-J

hamza,glad yu got to go to slough and have noted your observations and i agree with Margaret.how are you doing Margaret?Ihope you will be able to get to Essex champ show next Sat.this is being held at NORTON HEATH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE BLACKMORE ESSEX CM4 0JN(Junction 7 of M11)Carole Spelman,Rheinmeister gsds.

Margaret, yeah i think they were in the middle, and being judged that way. I didnt manage to get their names, no. I want to go to Essex, and i will try

anyone know the names of these 2 GSD's

hope to see you there.you will surely have a very good time.most of the dogs there will be of german breeding and believe me,not others who wish to reduce these threads to a slanging match,that most of the people there will welcome you with open arms.there will also be a junior handling class that you will be able to watch ,which is normally done during the lunch break.liked you drawings on your other posts.keep- in touch,and i will try to let you know of shows in your area with judges who prefer the correct type.what area do you live in,london,middlesex or what?.

it sounds like the female had temperament faults......

dont mention it Hamza,im always willing to help.i live in maidstone kent.used to work at the NAT.WEST.BK that was in Trafalgar SQ.Its now closed tho.might even get to see you at Slough.have been to that leisure centre before.hope to see you at Essex even if its only for a short while.my name is Carole Spelman.most people know me as ive been showing since 1987.take care Hamza