Comments on: Notes from a dog show: the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:32:52 +0000

Someone here might know:

http://www.furkids.net/forum/f......php?f=188

By: Susan Fitzgerald

Susan Fitzgerald — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:00:29 +0000

Corded Poodle! What a beautiful animal. I saw one of these on the Animal Planet Channel dog show last evening. I happen to have a 6 mo old female toy poodle and would love this look for her. I am looking for instructions on how to start the cording and the care of. Can anyone help me here? Thanks all animal lovers. SF

By: JenniferJ

JenniferJ — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:18:42 +0000

I have not been for a few years, but the Rose City Classic, Portland OR’s January show cluster, has been, and hopefully still is, excellent at introducing the public to dog shows and responsible dog ownership. They bring school classes in, give out literature and t-shirts to the kids promoting responsible dog ownership and always have had an area set aside for info booths from shelters, rescues, assistance dog programs, law enforcement etc… And always multiple health screening clinics and educational programs too.

The shows make the papers and local news nightly and they bus people in to watch. There was always a large public presence when I was there.

I was told that this all got started in the early 90s when BSL looked to be taking hold in OR and the breed and all breed clubs got proactive about public education, fast.

As I say, it’s been a few years since I’ve gone, but I hope they still keep it up.

By: Kim Campbell Thornton

Kim Campbell Thornton — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:24:46 +0000

As much as I like having it here, Deanna, I was thinking the same thing today—that it would be nice if it moved around the country so that more people could benefit from the demos and breed booths. Or if more shows had breed booths or tours led for pet owners to explain the purpose of a dog show and answer questions about breeds or what to look for in a dog. If AKC wants to put money into making itself more relevant to pet owners—and I was at a luncheon today where that was a hot topic of discussion—that might be a good way to start.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:16:24 +0000

Corded poodle, too cool!

Put me in the category as someone who wishes the show would rotate around the country because sadly, I don’t think it showcases the best dogs but rather only the dogs who have people who can afford the time and money to make the trip. Lots of west coast dogs and not many east coasters. Yeah, the same could be said for Westminster in reverse, but Westminster isn’t the AKC and the show doesn’t have obedience, agility and all the other stuff.

So great for So. Cal., but sucky for the rest of us.

By: nancy freedman-smith

nancy freedman-smith — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:43:16 +0000

Pyr Sheps in the akc=too bad. Never heard of a corded poodle. Wow!

By: FrogDogz

FrogDogz — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:10:40 +0000

Thanks, Jen :)

Yes, that’s Gunny.

By: JenniferJ

JenniferJ — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:46:06 +0000

FrogDogz, I think you’ll be pleased to know that the 11 year old frenchie is:

Bullmarket Shogun Spiritdragon NM77710401 1997-12-01 John E Moore 12140 FREN

:-)

By: Kim Campbell Thornton

Kim Campbell Thornton — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:38:14 +0000

I don’t have the Frenchie’s name or a catalog where I could look it up. I was scribbling as fast as I could and sometimes I got the name and sometimes I didn’t.

By: FrogDogz

FrogDogz — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:35:36 +0000

Just confirmed it - the Frenchie you saw is Gunny, aka Bullmarket Shogun Spirit Dragon,. oa. ,. oaj. (Aka Tessa's litter brother). Here's Gunny's baby photo -- http://bullmarketfrogs.com/megagallery/v/justpuppies/reds.jpg.html