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Chroma's first dog show... #34467
03/14/11 07:21 PM
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She didn't do anything in the classes, but, won Best puppy in sweeps! The judge's comment was she moves like a dream!(and she does, not seen much that moves as effortlessly as she does) Three old time breeder judges came up to me (spectators) and told me how nice she was. The ringside comments alone were worth the trip, even if she couldn't win her class smile

She was calm and happy and behaved like a seasoned show dog. I can't say enough good things about my pick puppy from my favorite dog in the world!

I took some pictures while we were there. She is 6 months in these photos.




Ground is uneven in this one, makes the top line a bit off






Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34468
03/14/11 08:32 PM
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Congratulations - sounds like you had a great first show. Happy for you.


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Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34469
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Pretty pretty pretty. How did her handler do?

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34470
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I handled her *0k*. I am not learned enough to do a great job, but, I do *ok*. Grahm handled her in sweeps and on Sunday. She has taken a liking to her laugh

I had an long time whippet breeder(50 years worth) say to me "This is your first litter? We work for a lifetime to get a puppy like this and you get it right the first time!"

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34472
03/15/11 09:02 AM
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She's very nice, Julie. Yup, she's gonna be a lot of fun. When they are correct, they move like water runs -- effortlessly. When they're not correct, they have to work at it. Congrats on Chroma's debut. Going to Perry?

Jim


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Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34473
03/15/11 09:08 AM
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Congrats! I must confess to not knowing the difference between classes and sweeps.

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34474
03/15/11 09:45 AM
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Not going to Perry, The national ends the weekend Perry begins and after being there that long. I am going to be BEAT. I will need a month at home to a) finish orders and b) decompress. I am a homebody by nature and long shows take it out of me

JimP, classes are regular offered classes that go toward winners which will earn you points. Sweeps is more of a prestige class that is done by a breeder judge who doesn't have to have their license yet.

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34475
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Ah, sort of the breed equivalent of the agility run-through.

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34478
03/15/11 11:22 AM
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I dunno lol

Re: Chroma's first dog show... [Re: Julie] #34479
03/15/11 11:25 AM
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Sweepstakes Classes
The AKC Glossary defines the sweepstakes as being "A non-regular competition offered in conjunction with regular classes at specialty shows for puppies or veterans. Class divisions, requirements and conditions are established by the club." This definition is expanded by veterinarian M. C. Wakeman, at The Actual Dog Show site, which explains that the sweeps classes are for "6- to 18-month-old puppies and young adult." Although no championship points are awarded for sweepstakes wins, the entry money is often divided into cash prizes for the top winners.

Futurity Classes
Like the sweepstakes competition, the futurity is a series of special classes held for a single breed. Unlike the sweeps, however, the participants must be nominated before and shortly after birth to be able to compete. In addition, the dog's owner must pay a series of fees before the date of the futurity. The national breed club usually sponsors futurity competitions, which are held in conjunction with the breed's "nationals," the specialty show(s) held under the authority of the national breed club and that club's national registry. One example of such a show would be the American Brittany Club show, which conforms to the rules and breed standard published by the American Kennel Club.

Importance of Sweeps and Futurity Classes
The requirement to renew the litter or puppy futurity nomination requires the breeder or owner to repeatedly evaluate the dog(s) in question. In addition, sweeps and futurity classes are often judged by individuals who have repeatedly produced winning dogs in that breed over a period of years. Such scrutiny on the upcoming generation of show dogs and breeding stock performs an invaluable service for breeders



Read more: What Is the Difference Between Sweeps & Futurity in Dog Shows? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_7231048_difference-sweeps-futurity-dog-shows_.html#ixzz1GgMHdGAL

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