Some of you knew that Dance and I had our first show this weekend and wanted to know how it turned out.
We did our best and Dance was wonderful, for her. We came is last both yesterday and today though because (I think) her confidence wasn't as high as the other puppies'. She didn't look alert/happy enough and leaned too far into me when the judges went to touch her. She wasn't the only one to act a little shy though and she did improve a lot throughout the two days. This morning when we arrived she was super excited to be there, whereas yesterday she was timid of everything. .
There were 18 Tollers entered yesterday, and 17 today. That's a pretty large entry - usually when I go to shows (dog-less) there have been maybe a maximum of 10. Dance's sister won Best Puppy in Breed today. There were 6 entered in our class (Junior Puppy Female) both days. Overall we had a good weekend experience wise and hopefully by February (next show) we'll do a little better and maybe place. Just have to work up her confidence with strangers more!
I knew going there that Dance was probably going to be a little shy and wouldn't give as much expression as the judges like, and I was very proud of her regardless of the outcome. I only entered her for the experience, and actually getting a ribbon would have just been an added bonus.
No pictures though, sorry! I was too busy doing other things and totally forgot that I had even brought my camera. Anyway, not very exciting, but I just thought I'd post for those who were wondering how it went.
We did our best and Dance was wonderful, for her. We came is last both yesterday and today though because (I think) her confidence wasn't as high as the other puppies'. She didn't look alert/happy enough and leaned too far into me when the judges went to touch her. She wasn't the only one to act a little shy though and she did improve a lot throughout the two days. This morning when we arrived she was super excited to be there, whereas yesterday she was timid of everything. .
There were 18 Tollers entered yesterday, and 17 today. That's a pretty large entry - usually when I go to shows (dog-less) there have been maybe a maximum of 10. Dance's sister won Best Puppy in Breed today. There were 6 entered in our class (Junior Puppy Female) both days. Overall we had a good weekend experience wise and hopefully by February (next show) we'll do a little better and maybe place. Just have to work up her confidence with strangers more!
I knew going there that Dance was probably going to be a little shy and wouldn't give as much expression as the judges like, and I was very proud of her regardless of the outcome. I only entered her for the experience, and actually getting a ribbon would have just been an added bonus.
No pictures though, sorry! I was too busy doing other things and totally forgot that I had even brought my camera. Anyway, not very exciting, but I just thought I'd post for those who were wondering how it went.