[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: show entries
- From: Stormy Hope <stormy435@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 09:14:50 -0700
Just another thought. Many entries at AB shows went down when the
style of GSDs split *more* between "specialty GSDs" and "All Breed
GSDs." The "Specialty" types weren't winning under AB judges but
could and did win under Specialty Ring Specialist Judges.
I agree with Ken that talking specialty to specialty, the other breeds
entries are coming back. It seems like almost every time I wander
through an AB show, there is a huge sponsored ring (Goldens, labs, all
the breeds whose entires are rising), so comparing those 'sponsored
specialties" to our specialties, we still see too big of a difference
in the entries.
Maybe it's time to forego the wonderful get together, where everybody
enjoys a few hours at a park where everybody knows everybody. We all
belong to 3 or 4 clubs and so (like shelter dogs being transferred)
we're all counted 3 or 4 times for the club count. And the same
people do all the work for 3 or 4 clubs because that is the membership
of those 3 or 4 clubs.
I wish I knew the answer... But maybe (heresy) it's time to cut back
on the amount of regional clubs, and think harder about combining the
clubs to have sponsored rings at an AB show.
Aren't you glad you didn't vote me to be on the Board <VBG>
Stormy
On Aug 5, 2012, at 8:48 AM, Theresa-GSD Stolz-Scenecrest Farm wrote:
But if a person just shows at GSD Specialty shows, who really sees
the dog? It is usually
just other breeders, show people with few spectators. So these GSD's
are
only being exhibited to other owners and breeders of GSD's. At the
All-Breed
Shows everyone sees your dog, titles and ribbons are not everything.
Exposing
GSD's so others can see them is the important issue. When you are
promoting
your breed you get out with all breeds of dogs and compete. Why is
the Westminster
is popular? Look at the spectators that go there, the breeders and
owners
that what to expose their GSD's they are so proud of. As the
announcer stated the GSD
is always a crowd pleaser.
Yes, I know it is costly to show at All-Breed Shows are any show for
that fact. But promoting
what you dedicate your life should be every breeder and owners dream.
Think dog showing is expensive, try showing a horse they need a horse
trailer and stabling to top the expense.
Theresa
On Sun, 8/5/12, Pat Evans <patsgsdpups@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Then there's the judging. If it is a judge that has a clue what a GSD
looks like, I will consider, if not-no thanks.
Jmo!
Pat Evans
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