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: Pictures From Sunday's Dog Show
: Newf Lover January 29, 2006, 02:31:17 AM
We had a great time at the Golden Gate Kennels's annual dog show in San Francisco on Sunday, it was a great event.  We unfortunately had to leave Drake and Yogi at home, but they enjoyed each others company.  We arrived just in time to catch the Newfoundland judging and we got to see our favorite breed strut their stuff.  Afterwards, we wandered around, eating lots of food, browsing through the many vendors and meeting many of the different breeds that were on display.  Of course, we had to spend some time at the Newfoundland booth and we got to talk to some of the breeders that we know.  We also got to meet a really sweet Brown Newf named Seamus.  It was great to see a lot of the artwork I had created for the 2005 Newfoundland Specialty and the Health & Rescue society.  It's one thing to create artwork but it's a whole other thing to see a complete stranger wearing it on their clothes.   Afterwards, we returned home to our boys.  We fed them some Prime Rib bones from the night before and then we took them swimming in the Bell Marin Keyes in Novato.  They quickly forgave us for leaving them behind to hang out with other dogs all day.  Enjoy the pictures!
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: taijinrr January 29, 2006, 08:59:59 AM
We had a great time at the Golden Gate Kennels's annual dog show in San Francisco on Sunday, it was a great event.  We unfortunately had to leave Drake and Yogi at home, but they enjoyed each others company.  We arrived just in time to catch the Newfoundland judging and we got to see our favorite breed strut their stuff.  Afterwards, we wandered around, eating lots of food, browsing through the many vendors and meeting many of the different breeds that were on display.  Of course, we had to spend some time at the Newfoundland booth and we got to talk to some of the breeders that we know.  We also got to meet a really sweet Brown Newf named Seamus.  It was great to see a lot of the artwork I had created for the 2005 Newfoundland Specialty and the Health & Rescue society.  It's one thing to create artwork but it's a whole other thing to see a complete stranger wearing it on their clothes.   Afterwards, we returned home to our boys.  We fed them some Prime Rib bones from the night before and then we took them swimming in the Bell Marin Keyes in Novato.  They quickly forgave us for leaving them behind to hang out with other dogs all day.  Enjoy the pictures!


beautiful photos
i didnt think brown newfies were exceptable colors

did you know,,,,,,,stay away from any foods with beet pulp.  will cast a red hue to a black dog
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: RedyreRottweilers January 29, 2006, 09:01:23 AM

Great shots!

I would so love to enter a benched show.

I've been to Westminster, but I've never shown where the dogs are benched.

:D

I love the swim shots too!
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: Fumble January 29, 2006, 09:02:02 AM
awwww yogi and drake looked like they probably had a pretty good time while the rents were gone!  ;) soo cute!!  thanks for sharing the pictures of the dog show!
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: DixieSugarBear January 29, 2006, 10:17:06 AM
I love that it is a benched show, how cool. 
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: Newf Lover January 29, 2006, 03:51:18 PM
Here's some more shots from the show.  We had such a great time, Bench shows are the best!  Being able to pet the dogs and talk to breeders was wonderful.  It was good to see that there are so many dog lovers out there.  :)
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: MommyOfSchnauzers January 29, 2006, 04:04:19 PM
Cool!  I love the pics. 
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: newflvr January 29, 2006, 04:06:09 PM
Shoot!  Next year we HAVE to go up for it!  It looks like so much fun!  It also looks like it wasn't too crowded so it was easy to get around!  Maybe we should plan a BPO meet 'n greet next year!  Is it always on that weekend?
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: rickysmom1 January 29, 2006, 04:21:53 PM
We went to the show on Sun. as well, but I forgot to bring my camera. It was the 1st time we had ever been to a dog show let alone a benched show and I have to say we had a blast. It was especially awesome being able to pet the dogs and talk to the owners about there dogs. We spent more time in the benching area than actually watching the judging. We're definitely going to go next year and I will try and not forget the camera.


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: Newf Lover January 29, 2006, 05:00:40 PM
Shoot!  Next year we HAVE to go up for it!  It looks like so much fun!  It also looks like it wasn't too crowded so it was easy to get around!  Maybe we should plan a BPO meet 'n greet next year!  Is it always on that weekend?

It actually was pretty crowded, those pictures are a little misleading.  We got there early so we could see the Newfs being judged and the crowds hadn't arrived yet.  But within a few hours the place was PACKED!!!  But it was still a blast, free dog food and snack samples, free kibble scoops, tons of literature, tons of things to spend your money on.  That is a smart industry to get into, people were just shelling out the money right and left.  It is the same weekend every year and BPO meet & greet there wouldn't be too bad of an idea, but it isn't a great event to keep a crowd together in.   Whatever, maybe next year?  I'll be there, getting more kisses from Seamus!  ;)
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: lins_saving_grace January 29, 2006, 05:18:30 PM
those are cool pics.  It's weird seeing a room full of the same kind of dog...especial ly the newfs.  They look so cool! 

Oh and I love the English Sheep Dogs. 
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: ZooCrew January 29, 2006, 07:52:47 PM
Wow, great pics.  I've never been to a bench show, it looked like alot of fun.

I love the pic of the irish wolfhounds.
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: Bear February 02, 2006, 02:18:56 AM
Awesome pictures, I just messaged Newf Lover and said how those pictures make me want 3+ more newfs in our household. Can't wait for that time.
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: Newfer February 02, 2006, 05:38:46 PM
We were also at the show, benched with our 7 month old little Newfy boy Dozer.  And I guess I could insert BRAG here>

He actually took Best of Winners (2 points) on Saturday and Reserve Winners on Sunday. 

We were completely shocked!  Puppies rarely get a look, let alone the points, but the Judge seamed to really like what he saw.  We thought it would just be a weekend of "getting some ring experience and making it fun for him"  We were very pleasantly surprised.

None of our pictures of him in the ring came out, but here are a few others.  Grooming the night before the show and on the bench (red bib) with his littermate sister ready for the ring.  I'm anxious to see how his official photo witht he judge turns out   :D

~Newfer
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: newflvr February 02, 2006, 05:42:04 PM
He's magnificent!!!  Congrats on a great win!  How old is he??
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: GrumpyBunny February 02, 2006, 05:46:08 PM
Benched shows are the greatest!  All those doggies held captive at the mercy of my petting...   (insert evil chuckle)

We only got to go to the big dog show in Detroit one year, but that was a benched show, and that was really something to see.  We have a semi-large show here in San Diego (well, at least it is the largest show that we get in San Diego), but it isn't benched so it is kind of hit and miss as to seeing your breeds of choice.  I usually go in the morning and stay most of the day...

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: Newfer February 02, 2006, 05:54:02 PM
How old is he??

He is only 7 months old.  Already taller than his momma and catching up to our 5 year old boy Tank.  Both of which are next to him in my profile picture here.

~Newfer
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: newflvr February 02, 2006, 05:54:55 PM
WOW!  A really big boy!  He is gorgeous, as are all three of them!!! :D :D
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: Newf Lover February 02, 2006, 07:33:30 PM
We were also at the show, benched with our 7 month old little Newfy boy Dozer.  And I guess I could insert BRAG here>

He actually took Best of Winners (2 points) on Saturday and Reserve Winners on Sunday. 

We were completely shocked!  Puppies rarely get a look, let alone the points, but the Judge seamed to really like what he saw.  We thought it would just be a weekend of "getting some ring experience and making it fun for him"  We were very pleasantly surprised.

None of our pictures of him in the ring came out, but here are a few others.  Grooming the night before the show and on the bench (red bib) with his littermate sister ready for the ring.  I'm anxious to see how his official photo witht he judge turns out   :D

~Newfer


I think the first picture of the second group of pictures I posted on this thread is of Dozer being judged.  I could be wrong.  We thought some of the dogs really looked young and now we know why.  They were all so cute!  Congratulation s on Dozers win!  I wish Newfs could stay that fluffy clean all of the time.
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: Scootergirl February 02, 2006, 07:58:17 PM
great pictures, but we didn't get to see the artwork you designed. Can you post that as well?

And congrats to Dozer he is absolutely gorgeous - no mystery why he won! and you totally deserve bragging rights
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: Sami142 February 03, 2006, 12:12:22 PM
Awesome pictures and what  handsome (pretty) Newfs!  I'm jealous of the picture of the dogs swimming.... you just don't see that here in MO.  I'm thinking a trip to CA is in order!  We're going to our first dog show at the end of May in MI.  My daughter will be showing Jinx in conformation and I'll be showing her in obedience.  I'm so excited about the trip!  Can you tell I don't travel much?  haha   Three daughters, a husband, 2 dogs, a cat, and full time College must not have anything to do w/it....   :)

Sami, Jinx, and Rookie
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: DixieSugarBear February 03, 2006, 05:26:45 PM
Good luck in the show. We have six days of all breed show the first of March. We did our first show this past November. I was hooked after the first day.

Lisa

  We're going to our first dog show at the end of May in MI.  My daughter will be showing Jinx in conformation and I'll be showing her in obedience.  I'm so excited about the trip! 
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: Sami142 February 03, 2006, 06:51:44 PM
Good luck in the show. We have six days of all breed show the first of March. We did our first show this past November. I was hooked after the first day.

Lisa

Thank you Lisa...Best of luck to you also.  This will be our first show and I just hope we're ready.  It is a big UKC show.  Jinx is spayed because I couldn't commit to showing her to her AKC championship.. .too much traveling for me w/children and such.  But Hannah is going to show her in Juniors in UKC (she'll start classes in April).  We're in obedience classes now.  Have you ever been to a UKC show?  I have heard they're more laid back than the AKC shows.  I have no clue about either one.  Jinx's breeder will be there, so I'm looking forward to meeting her.  Any advice would be great!  Your dogs are beautiful, so I'm sure you'll do great!
One last question...can a spayed female be shown in juniors in an AKC show?
Thanks so much,
Sami
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: ZooCrew February 03, 2006, 07:51:29 PM
Have you ever been to a UKC show?  I have heard they're more laid back than the AKC shows.  I have no clue about either one

I've been to both UKC and AKC shows (not showing of course, but just as a spectator).  My friend shows her rat terrier in UKC shows, and from my standpoint, and in her opinion as well, UKC shows are much more relaxed than AKC shows.  In fact, alot of the handlers don't even dress up, it's fairly informal, which made me alot more comfortable.  Sometimes at the AKC shows, people can be a bit stuffy (of course not everyone is that way)
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: kathryn February 03, 2006, 08:08:50 PM
I am going to ask a really stupid question here.  Exactly what is a benched dog show?  I am guessing that the handlers and dogs are in an area with seating so that the dogs can be seen and petted by the public.  We have the Reliant Dog Show in Houston that has a meet the breed area.  Is that the same thing as a benched show? 

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: GrumpyBunny February 03, 2006, 10:57:28 PM
That isn't a dumb question!  It's a weird term...  A benched show is one where where all dogs are required to stay in an assigned "benching area" for the duration of the show, (except when being exercised, groomed, or exhibited) in order that the public may easily view the exhibits up close and talk to the breeders, owners, and handlers.

At a show that isn't benched, exhibitors can leave once their breed has shown.

Benched shows are cool for the fact that no matter what time you go, you can see all the breeds/dogs entered...  Hope that helps!
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: Newf Lover February 05, 2006, 12:02:57 PM
great pictures, but we didn't get to see the artwork you designed. Can you post that as well?

I didn't take any pictures of my artwork, probaly should have, I was too busy petting the doggies.  But they are on the NCNC website homepage.  The Health & Rescue logo on the upper right and the National Specialty logo on the lower left.

http://www.ncnc.org/ncnc_home.htm

They were on posters, hats and T-shirts at the show, it was too cool!
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: pitas February 05, 2006, 05:28:42 PM
Love the pics.  Congrats on the win!  Keep those pictures coming!  All the pups on this web site are adorable!


Anita & the 3 Newfies