[ SHOWGSD-L ] The Parade of Great is only GREAT for $75!
- From: Penny & Bill <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:57:32 -0500
When I went to my first National in the 80s (and subsequent
Nationals), my favorite part was the Parade of Greats. I just loved
seeing the older dogs strut their stuff--they still had IT. There was
one dog in particular, whose handler had him jump through a hula hoop--
anybody remember who that was? I would get all teared up just looking
at those dogs and reading about them in the catalogue.
To the present: NOW, the owners of our older dogs, our venerable
seniors, have to PAY to be in the Parade? WTF! That's an insult to
the owners, the dogs, and our breed in general. No wait--maybe it
goes along with EVERYTHING bad about showing: Finish them fast before
they croak, finish them fast and then breed, breed, breed before they
croak, finish them fast, breed, breed, breed and who cares about
health testing before they croak. It seems to be all about the next
(young) big winner. (I was once told not to use a stud dog before
he's 7--that way one can be somewhat sure of longevity. Sounds good
to me.)
I am disgusted with the $75 price tag that goes along with the Parade
of Greats (on top of all the other expenses incurred by owners to get
these dog to the National.)
Poop. Flame away.
Penny in NC
The Farm Dog
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