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both declined, obviously being too young to that all the dogs in rescue have been bred by
remember good manners, but it was the first someone. They weren’t dropped into rescue by
high point of the day for me. a stork. If they haven’t been taken back by the
responsible breeder, they may not be the safe
Some of the horrors seen at the show, or rather dog you dreamed of. They’re bred, not for the
watching group judging on TV later included good of the dog but for the money”. Exit those
owners trying to show their dogs teeth to the who were struggling to keep their children in
judges. Some have obviously never done this order, let alone have a dog to breed from. I did
before as it looked like they were trying to lift apologise to the lady who was on the breed
the lips over their dogs’ heads! If judges did that stand for butting in and being, perhaps a little
people would complain bitterly and quite rightly. blunt but I think we both felt a bit better after it.
Please, if you can’t show teeth correctly, practice As she was on her own, I sent her off to walk her
it. These days you cannot assume the judge will dogs and take a much needed break. Perhaps I
be allowed to do it for you. should spend a day minding stands while single
helpers walk dogs and stretch their legs and get
Bannerdown may have been forced like the away from people for ten minutes!
rest of us into semi retirement for now, but are
pleased to announce that they have two new CORONAVIRUS SNIPPET NO.3
Birmingham shows on their books for 2021,
namely at Stafford and Stoneleigh, so the lads Yes, it was more than likely that I was seen
will be out and about being helpful at even kissing one of my favourite people at the
more shows than usual. Great news, keep ‘em Discover Dogs area, despite all warnings to the
coming, Bannerdown! contrary. This is because I thought it socially
more acceptable than elbowing a championship
A suggestion from one of the stewards was show judge in the face!
that announcements especially about ring
changes or times of judging made over the And on that happy and amusing note, I shall
public address system aren’t always heard or sign off. To those who are going to Blackpool,
even understood by British exhibitors, so how stay safe, safe journeys and good luck and to
can overseas people manage? The problem those who aren’t, stay safe anyway. The time
with that I suppose is that there are so many will come when we feel safe enough to return to
nationalities at Crufts, how would they know the shows, I’m sure.
which language to advise in?
Should you have any snippets, amusing
I wandered no, not lonely as a cloud, but around anecdotes and the like, for inclusion in my
Discover Dogs and spoke with people about column, please feel free to contact me.
their breeds, often listening to advice given to
potential new owners. It was worrying that so
many members of the public go on to a stand
and ask the wrong questions. Not “What, if kim.lathaen@outlook.com
any, are the health issues in this breed?” but (although possibly easier to find me on Facebook)
“How much are they?” and “When can I start
Kim Lathaen
breeding?” before getting on to the “They say it’s
better to rescue than buy from a breeder”.
Enter Kim who, as many of you know, doesn’t
do political correctness at the best of times
and somewhat sick of that particular argument
replied with “What you should remember is
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