Conformation show in MI

That's a nice stack on Roxi, Jamie. And very good point about the teeth! I see a lot of even very experienced dogs who throw a fit about that.

Just about anyone can handle her mouth. She is a real sweetheart about that, of course from the time she was 7 weeks old we have placed our hands in her mouth, opened her mouth, looked at teeth, etc. So that should not be a problem.

Also thanks everyone for your input BT really is appreciating it and working very hard with her right now.

I believe showing in UKC YOU show the teeth to the judge, and the judge doesn't handle the mouth.

Sara wrote:I believe showing in UKC YOU show the teeth to the judge, and the judge doesn't handle the mouth.

That is correct, in the UKC the owner ALWAYS shows the bite.

Yup, you show the bite in UKC... vs some other orgs where the judge checks it. Still, you would not believe the number of dogs who throw a fit over it, even with the handler being the one doing it! Sometimes the judge does try to help with those dogs though, mainly to get them still enough to see any of their teeth.

beth might have to correct me but i think at the last show with roxi the judge checked her bite. i know the judge usually did akc shows so mabey she was in the wrong on that

The judge didn't actualy touch roxi though jamie. That is what the yare talking about. In AKC the judge pulls the lips apart to look at the bite. In UKC you move the lips apart. But yeah the judge checks the bite on each dog. Some judges more in depth than others.

ok i was thinking i saw here touch roxi to check but i was mistaken

Kel Or anyone,
Would you go farther back yet with the rear legs? The angle of the picture is deceiving. Her legs are parallel in the front and parallel in the back. In the picture you really can't tell but her legs are paws are 3-5 inches behind the base of her tail.

Brian... you're soooo darn cute. I absolutely just LOVE your determination and perseverance!! Good Luck to you and Sky, have Fun... you'll do great



Barb, Rock and Ten

I'd say she looks very nice in that pic. Wonderful expression, even. I think "perfect" rear leg position for her would probably be somewhere in the middle of the two, no further back than this last pic, and no further forward than the first set of pics. Definitely show off her front and gait... I think those things and her great muscle tone will likely be what the judges will really take notice of. Good luck!

Brain
I have found that if you watch others you learn......while your sitting waiting for your breed watch the other rings and see how other handlers are doing things - now not all handlers do things the same but if you watch the Gun Dog ring you will get some good ideas - plus you can ask the other UAD people that are sitting with you questions.
If Sky looks like she has a good self stack - don't mess with it. Leave good enough alone. The judges will notice all the fussing and you will bring negative attention to yourself.
I would suggest that you stand in front of Sky when you get her stacked or she stacks herself. Hold your bait out in front of her with a loose lead. The tail wagging will be a two fold plus - the judge will see she is happy and enjoying what she is doing AND the (lack of a great) otter tail might be hidden a wee bit.
Have fun and relax - your feelings / emotions go right down the lead to Sky - she will sense your anxiety and react to it. Chewing gum helps
Wear clothes that compliment (sp?) the color of Sky. I would say a darker color pants (not Kaki) and a shirt that has a small design (all over) on it. Most men wear a jacket of some sort. Sweaters are an option too. Just something that isn't TOO busy.
I wish I could be there to watch / cheer on all of you - but alas....someone HAS to work the Sandestin event.
Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Lynn

LynnSWD wrote:I wish I could be there to watch / cheer on all of you - but alas....someone HAS to work the Sandestin event.
Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Lynn

Yeah, I'm sure it sucks that you'll be in sunny florida instead of cold wintery Michigan.

hey lynn if you want you can show roxi ill work the flordia event for you

I think we will try and bring Staccato for his first show. He will be in Novice Puppy

I want my cake and eat it too - - - I want to do both events........but since they are on the same weekend - - I am willing to make the sacrifice and go to Florida - - I know I know....it was a tough choice

Why is it the last few weekends have been great and then this one they call for 3-8 inches of snow???

I brought it with me from Texas :-P

We're getting snow this weekend because it's the last race of the season! I NEED it But I do hope the roads are clear enough to allow everyone a safe drive.