[ SHOWGSD-L ] New TV series Showdog Moms & Dads
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- Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:08:36 -0500
Starting March 30th on Bravo TV
Bravo turns its behind-the-scenes eye on the competitive, quirky world of
show dogs in the new, original docu-series Showdog Moms & Dads, a follow-up
to last year's engrossing hit series Showbiz Moms & Dads. This eight-part,
one-hour series airing Wednesday evenings at 10:00 PM beginning Wednesday,
March 30th, features five unique families from around the country each
comprised of doting human parents committed to their canine children.
For millions of dog owners nationwide, competing in dog shows is a labor of
love... love of a particular dog, love of building a better breed and love
of beating the competition. Showdog Moms & Dads reveals the struggles, the
sacrifices, the thrills of victory and disappointment of defeat the owners
and their dogs face each weekend as they compete in shows across the
country. With dogged determination, owners juggle careers, family and bank
accounts to see their pooch crowned top dog.
Showbiz Moms & Dads hit such a nerve with viewers when it premiered last
year that we wanted to explore a similar idea with a new subject, said
Lauren Zalaznick, President of Bravo. Showdog Moms & Dads seemed like the
perfect avenue to take given the way many people obsess over and often
equate their pets as children. We also thought it would be fun to present a
real behind-the-scenes look at the world of dog competitions where the
claws often come out and the fur flies? and that's just among the owners.
Showdog Moms & Dads features the following families and their dogs who, at
the culmination of the series, all meet for the first time as competitors
at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia:
George and Connie are married and reside in Tuscon, Arizona with their two
prized whippets, Pepe and Oolala. With more than 50 years of combined
experience, George and Connie are dog show circuit veterans who know what
it takes to turn their dogs into champs. George is also a judge, and during
the course of the series, presides over his first best in show competition.
Brandon and Ryan, a Seattle couple, have exciting news? they are expecting.
Already the proud parents of Daisy, a longhaired Chihuahua, they are about
to add a puppy, Liberace, to the pack. Brandon, who prefers fetching
fashions to a simple game of fetch, has clothing custom-made for the dogs
and even has their teeth whitened by his own dentist. If George and Connie
are the show dog veterans, then it's Show Dog 101 for Brandon, Ryan and
little Liberace who starts with the basics at a tear-filled first day of
obedience school.
Moira, a Los Angeles native, has been showing Australian Shepherds for more
than 20 years, and her 10-year-old son Adam is on his way to becoming a
pro. Mother and son routinely load up the camper and head off to weekend
competitions where Adam, a junior handler, really feels the heat. As a
junior handler, the judge not only judges the dog's performance, they are
also judging him. But with mom's advice and coaching from the sidelines,
will he win Best in Show?
Lourdes and Peter, a Miami couple, say their champion German Shepherds
changed their lives. Unable to have children of their own, Lourdes says
their four-legged children Max, Katie and Duke filled that emptiness for
them. All are champions, and have won two best in show titles. Peter, an
attorney, and Lourdes, his office manager, spend their waking hours doting
on their dogs. They drive up to 1500 miles each week to attend dog shows up
and down the East Coast.
Kyra and her Weimaraner Chalcy are practically inseparable. Every day means
a different scheduled activity whether it be hunting, agility or obedience
classes or simply rehearsing their act. The two perform around the country
with their World's Smartest Dog act which landed them on The Tonight Show.
Kyra and Chalcy will soon begin competing in "conformation," the beauty
pageant portion of dog shows. As they step into the ring for the first
time, we'll see how well Chalcy performs, and find out whether she can hold
her own against far more experienced pageant dogs and handlers.
Daleen Dunphy
Amaleen German Shepherds
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