We achieved our weekend goals

@inu1711 (5285)
Romania
September 22, 2010 6:15am CST
For those who are not aware of our weekend adventure, we participated in two national dog shows. It was our first experience in the dog show ring, as Binne is only 9 months old. I was so excited, and I had a lot of worries about how Binne would behave in the ring. You may say this discussion starts a little late, because it's already wendesday, but I didn't have any picture from the two dog shows to upload. Tavi was supposed to take photos while we were in the ring, but he was so excited, so he forgot to use the camera. On Sunday he took some photos, but we're either in move or with our back at the camera. I waited for a friend to e-mail me the photos she took but they're not too good either. You can see the one I uploaded here... Enough with the pictures. So, we won in both days! Binne has now two RPJ titles, she needs only one more RPJ title to become a national youth champion. She also won the Best of Breed title in both shows. Despite my worries, she was rather shy in the ring, she didn't want to 'talk' to the judge. She walk nicely and she stayed quietly during the judging. I'm proud of her. We all enjoyed our weekend, although it was pretty tiring. I don't think Binne will have a long show dog career. After she win her national youth champion, we won't participate in dog shows. Or if we participate, it will be only as spectators. So, if you have any dog show experiences, feel free to share it here.
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carmelanirel
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
22 Sep 10
Oh the anticipated discussion...CONGRATS!!! I am sooo excited, she won!!!!!!! I have no idea what RPJ stands for, but I believe Binne can get a third one, she is just too pretty not to....And the picture? Turns out great, she looks the champion already..
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
23 Sep 10
Thank you, thank you! Tell me about excitement! RPJ stands for Romanian Prime Junior. In Binne's case, it means the best female from the Airedale youth class. It's going to be more difficult to get the third one, because we will meet more beautiful Airedales in an international dog show than in a national dog show. Not that she's not pretty, but the preparing of an Airedale coat for a show is quite demanding. I hope I can get her coat in good shape for the 10th of Octomber, when we will participate in the international dog show from Arad.
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carmelanirel
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
23 Sep 10
I am sure by now you know everything about getting her coat to look the best. SO just keep it up and I will be on the edge of my seat waiting for the next round..:)
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
23 Sep 10
Thank you for your encouragement. I know a lot about how an Airedale coat should look. But this is the first time when I actually prepare it for a show. I was a little afraid but the judge from the Saturday show said he likes how Binne's coat looks. You can imagine how proud his comment made me. But in three weeks the hair grows and I have to be sure I mantain it in good shape.
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minx267
@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
22 Sep 10
Congratulations Binne.. Well done!
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
22 Sep 10
Binne's prize - On our way back home, we stopped and take a long run on the hills. After that, Binne slept under my car seat all the way back home.
Thank you, minx267. She was rewarded with a long run on the hills, on our way back home. I think that, for her, it was the most happy moment of the weekend. Doesn't she look happy?
minx267
@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
22 Sep 10
Yep, she looks plenty happy! :-) and that is all that matters, maybe she will start liking dog shows too. - dogs like all that attention don't they?
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
22 Sep 10
Of course dogs like the attention they get. And they like being with their masters, no matter where they go. But I am not so sure if dogs love dog shows. It's quite tiring for the dog, because she has to stay awake for the whole day. Maybe if she could rest between the breed judging and the Best of Group judging, she would be more happy at the end of the day. But Binne didn't want to rest, she wanted to see everything around.
chayapathys
@chayapathys (2111)
• India
22 Sep 10
Congratulations!!!!
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
23 Sep 10
Thank you, chayapathys Stay close, because in three weeks we will come back with the results from the international dog show from Arad.
blithejove
@blithejove (68)
• Philippines
24 Sep 10
wow cool, congratulations. your effort was paid off.how i wish you could download the video.
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
24 Sep 10
Thank you, blithejove My only reward is the glory and the judges' appreciation for Binne's training and grooming. But all the credit for the conformation goes to the breeder and to her work for many years. I didn't understand, what is the video that you're talking about? The one with the Airedale grooming?
tupeiwei
@tupeiwei (42)
• China
22 Sep 10
woo. congratulations to you! Binne is so cute, clver and smart. i love dogs, but unluckily my family don't allow me to bring one. now i am woring hard and hope that in one day i will live myself, so i can have my own pet and friend. maybe in one day, i will take part in you.
inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
22 Sep 10
Thank you, tupeiwei Yes, Binne is cute, she's so lovable, isn't she? I was once in the same situation as you. But after I had finished my studies I got a job and I started to live by myself. In short time I bought my first dog, Nera. I'm sure you'll be able to have a dog of your own once, just be patient. Until then, you have time to learn about dogs, so when the time comes, you will know everything a responsible dog owner should know.