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Here is Nanette with Tripp (Akadia To Hell
& Back CD) winning a Herding Group 3 under judge Kathleen Steen at
the Augusta Kennel Club show on Oct 4
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For conformation brags--go to the
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Stacey Brown and Dewey
ASCA / AKC Ch. Gitalong's Dewey or Don't We
HT JHD CGC
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We had a
really nice weekend at the Columbia Kennel Club shows in Aiken
SC! Brew (Ch Akadia Killian's Irish Red CD) took Best of Breed
both days and today went on to win a Group 4 under judge JD
Jones. It was so nice to visit with everyone and to see how
well my handling class students did with their dogs. Lots of
BOB's in our group, so I'm a proud cheerleader!
Nanette
For conformation brags--go to the
page. There is also a link there to email your brag (and
picture).
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Conformation looks easy but, it requires handler skills and
a trained dog to be successful in the ring at a dog show. Of
course, you need a dog that meets the standard for your breed as
well. That is how the dogs are judged.
The judge considers many things such as a dogs movement, coat
(color, texture, etc.), ear set, eye shape, tail length, etc.
depending on the standard for that breed. Of course, a dog
must be presented well and properly for a judge to be able to evaluate
him/her. You must "stack" your dog and
"gait" him around the ring. Most of the dogs you see
on TV are shown by professional handlers. But-- You can learn to
show your own dog.
There are special classes at shows for Junior Handlers where the
young person is competing against other young people in how well they
present their dogs -- not which dog matches its standard best.
Nanette Johnson teaches a handling class to teach you how to train and
present your dog in a conformation ring.
Cost: $6 per class
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Yes, you can do both obedience and conformation at the same
time ! ! !
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Nanette moves and stacks Kaylani to earn Kaylani's second major in
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Class Photos --
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Stacey & Py
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How to show a bite on the floor and on the
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Lois & Bruce
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Susan & Jubilee
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Setting the dog up for the judge to
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Susan & Rex
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Georgie & Chili--Carolyn & Caywood
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Brandy & Py
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Junior showmanship |
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From Class to the Ring
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Stacey & Mazzy
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