does anyone here compete in conformation shows
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does anyone here compete in conformation shows
i never go to dog shows, some headcase will always start talking to me =;
Ive been travelling the east coast for the past seven years showing my dogs at ADBA shows . Ive met some great people and dogs, Id recommend anyone check out a show . Ive hung out with Mr.Bill, Hunterman , Fat Bill, Gambler,Hammonds,Pete Colby , Killer Klown , petted Tietre,Havana Chico and Danny, Gravyman, The Irish Boys,etc etc...at shows along the cicuit. So you get a good mix of people at the shows .
It's been years since I've gone but I've always enjoyed myself and the folks attending. I'm out west, would love to travel South & East sometime.
Tri State run by Havana Chico and the Mid State Florida Club put on some great shows !I have to admit the southern hospitality rumour we hear up north is true , great people . Down there I was playing poker with some great people but one will always stand out , Chip Porter . God Rest his soul , believe he owned Badger and a few others ! One of a kind character , will never forget him or his magic trick !!!
I have. I plan on competing again. I should do better this time. My dog is in a lot better shape.
Yes, and weight pull.
I try to make it to the TX shows when time allows.
I have went to the TG pig picking two of the last three years. It is a good mix of bulldog people. The shows are not as structured as some events I have been to in the past but it was a good time.
In today's climate the dogs need all the support they can get, and it gets to the point of 'by any means necessary'. Dog shows included.
For me, it is a part of the bulldog conspiracy against me. It seems every show within driving distance of me is scheduled on the weekends I work. Like every single one.
Vacation time is at a premium anyway and I can't justify it for a dog show so I resort to supporting from afar. LOL
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I agree. I like to work my dogs and I like them in shape. In one of the sdj it says when these dogs have no legitimate reason to be alive they will be done away with. I think I have a better idea about how to feed and sculpt a dog. Last time I had to work so I lost control over the work and feed. Came in looking fat. Three or four pounds someone with more experience told me. This time I have two pups in shape that should be confident in the ring and my male is in better condition. I like keeping a dog in shape. This gives me a legitimate reason to do so that is legal. Im still working on a place to hog hunt. I think my dogs have formed a pack. We still have some skirmishes, but I think 2.5 out of the 4 would hit a hog full speed and grab hold and work together. The half may go or may not as he is young. one I don't have much confidence in.
I attended a few ADBA conformation shows and weight pulls down in Texas.Got to meet G.H, L.G and some other ''legends''.I can't wait to get back down south and start back attending,and, competing. Nothing like being around all of those bulldogs and dog people.Its like being near heaven if you love these dogs like I do.
I agree SBCK , nothing beats being around great dogs and people that share the same passion about the breed . Truly a taste of heaven for me here on planet earth in my humble opinion . The downside of being diagnosed with " Bulldog Fever " is I work dogs, work, work dogs, research dogs, sleep, and repeat . No vacations ...until I started showing dogs . Now I call my show trips Showcations and have a great group of people I meet up with along the show circuit . Feels good actually promoting the breed in a positive light as well !!! Shit when I got raided the animal control officer was really impressed with all the pretty ribbons and hardware too , never had an issue since . Hope to meet up with you all along the show trail someday . Best of luck !
I don't compete in conformation but I have dogs with people who do. I've tried twice over the years to start a ADBA sactioned club here in NWPA but getting the help needed to really get it off the ground always falls short. I do agree it is a great way to show some positive light on the breed.
One of mine from here that is with Chainyanker thats placing in 3 different registries. She'll do well I have no doubt.
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What you mean by raided? Just investigated or did they take your dogs.
The last time I was referring to the local police , animal control , and the Boston SPCA all paid me a visit with out calling first . I was informed I was under investigation for intent for dog fighting . They did not take my dogs as I had my lawyer come to my house immediatly and deal with them as I have PTSD and definitely was not letting them take my dogs with out a fight !!! I ended up having another visit with a specialist from the SPCA and animal control the next week who went over my dogs taking pictures etc.. and talked to my vet . They all said I had amazing animals in tip top shape . I had just moved to this town , so I think they had never seen some one biking a dog 20 miles a day , dragging chains, mills , spring poles etc... yup all for legal purposes as my lawyer pointed out to them .
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I think my day is coming. Mine are in good shape.
I tell people it is not if its when . So I keep a clean yard , own about ten acres , befriend all my neighbors and ansewer any and all questions they have . I was told by animal control that people had called and said my dogs were skinny and underfed too ! The lady from animal control even told me she had never seen a dog in such shape , I showed her my best conditioned trophies and told her I take it serious !!!!
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I think my day is coming. Mine are in good shape.