[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Why entries are falling
- From: "Robert Dir" <dir@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vomkristallaugen@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <Elsyd1@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:36:07 -0600
Good post Syd. Thanks. Sandi
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From: "Kris Kudel" <vomkristallaugen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <Elsyd1@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 6:14 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Why entries are falling
> Syd,
> I think that was well spoken. And also very true.
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> From: Elsyd1@xxxxxxx
> Date: 2006/12/21 Thu PM 11:47:46 CST
> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Why entries are falling
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> In my little group, where we generally show locally, except when hunting
> for
> majors at other all breed venues, we have seen time and time again, new
> people buying from the big names, and being mentored in the fairy tale
> world of
> high profile (and priced) handlers, long distance specialties,
> conditioners,
> groomers, etc. Time and time again we have seen these folks literally
> screwed...the dogs are unworthy, the expense is prohibitive, but, what the
> hell, they
> get to hob nob with the important people in this sport. Is it worth it?
> Shrug... the rest of us are having fun showing locally, occasionally
> making
> champions, socializing like heck, and generally having a good time that we
> can
> afford. The all-breed judges are a mixed lot, some good, some horrible,
> but
> rarely political. It is so affordable this way, that most of us just show,
> regardless of the expertise of the judge, because ...YOU NEVER KNOW!
> LOL...some of
> these judges are so dumb they give the points to less than worthy dogs on
> occasion. Imagine that! Never happens in specialties. Even so, a good
> time is
> had by all. Perhaps if the newer members in our fancy even heard positive
> things about showing locally, they would not be dropping out as fast as
> they get
> in. The list is replete of stories of top level handlers, famous
> breeders,
> etc....we rarely hear of the newbie going to his local all breed, and
> having a
> ball, while still being able to hang on to the farm, figuratively
> speaking.
> Some social climbing newbies, on the other hand, brag a great deal about
> the
> pillars of the dog world "mentoring" them. Oh hum, been there, done that,
> was
> lucky to escape with my wits...certainly not with my dogs. So many
> entanglements, they just went back. As Evan has said time and time again,
> it is just
> not worth the aggravation. The amount of snobbery in the newbie world is
> astounding. Start at the top, or it is not worth the trip. Some have been
> sold a
> bridge in Brooklyn, that is for soitan. (Hey, I was born in
> Brooklyn...but the
> bridge was already taken by the time I got into dogs.) LOL We would all
> like
> buyers who will buy our dogs for the ridiculous prices mentioned on this
> list (for PETS! yet), buyers who will make us great champions, and bring
> more
> fame and accolades to our kennel. That is great for the breeder, but what
> makes
> the buyer happy? Usually a pretty, sound, smart dog. We have got them so
> brainwashed, they cannot love a loser, and back it goes. Or, some are as
> stupid
> as I was (and am), and keep them all, winners and losers...until you just
> get
> too many dogs. It is a difficult problem. I agree with the experienced
> folks
> on this list, who say "pay more, and get an older dog". Here lies wisdom.
> They are out there...sometimes the breeder keeps too many, and will
> practically
> GIVE you a good one, if you are really a person who will show. Beware of
> co
> ownerships. My last word. (if only) syd
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> SYD MAILBERG
> 23910 SE 276TH ST
> MAPLE VALLEY, WA 98038
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> Kris Kudel
> Kamelot
> Shepherds UPDATED http://mysite.verizon.net/krisbob1/
> GSDCA member
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