Dog Show

Yesterday, I spent the day in Owen Sound, a three hour drive north to watch Oldest participate in a dog show.

It's always fun and interesting to watch all the different type of breeds groomed to the tea prancing about the rings.

Oldest and her golden retriever did very well.  They would have won the above round but for a spook her dog took when she rounded a corner and realized there was three other dogs "chasing" her.  Since the breed has to be fearless, she was docked for that and got reserve only.

Her second round she would have also won but the judge couldn't decide between her dog and the one next to her.  He asked the guy next to her if his dog was Canadian bred and when he said yes, he pointed to him and announced him the winner.  Odd really because so is Oldest's dog.  Unfortunately, there is prejudice in the show ring.

But she got reserved both times and won in her own group, so overall a good weekend.  Her dog is still young and has yet to grow her coat in fully, so pretty good all around.

In a couple more years, she will be a beauty and will be winning all the rounds I'm sure.  Till then, she should be proud to do as well as she has.