In January I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the Rose City Classic Dog Show in Portland, OR. This is a pretty large regional show that is five days long. This was one of Jesse’s first show as a puppy!
See number nine? Best of breed…some people don’t like his face but I love the squareness of the jaw. Jesse and I had fun in the show ring, it was something VERY different for me and what an experience. If you have seen the movie ‘Best in Show’ the real thing does not stray far from that story line. If you haven’t seen it rent it! My favorite part of the dog show is the Jr. Handler portion. I think that the Jr. program does so much more than teach dog training. It is a perfect way for a young person to learn how to behave, communicate with adults (the judge), dress appropriately for public, confidence … when I was talking to a few of them I heard ‘thank you’ more than I would in a business meeting!
If you have a chance to watch an AKC dog show in your area be sure to make time. It’s a great way to see some unique dog breeds!
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