Julie,
the first time I went to those shows at that venue, we had a Dane for an advertising client and I intended to get some ring shots and a few "beauty" shots. The owner asked about shooting outside of the Expo Center and I looked at her aghast! She laughed and asked if I had any other locations that would work. We finally agreed to get the beauty shots at a reststop in Florida on the way back to our respective homes.
We also stayed at a Red Roof Inn close to the Expo Center and I've never been more happy about having a couple of Rottweilers to walk around the motel at night

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The best shots I've seen of Pharoah Hounds have been almost full profile. You may want to try that next time.
Jim