It's A Berner-ful Life: The Show Ring

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

The Show Ring

Here are a few pictures from our conformation experience:

Waiting for our turn in the ring.

The judge.

Getting those "pearly whites" checked.

Being examined.

Once around the ring.

The final placement order.

Bosley and his "show dog" ribbons.

I was very proud of Bosley in the show ring. He let the judge examine him without even flinching or looking at her. I did have a yummy piece of cheese in my hand, so I am sure that helped.

Thanks to everyone, especially Julia, who gave me lots of showing tips. Also a big thanks to everyone who took their time to "examine" Bosley to help him get ready for his big day.

6 comments:

SarahSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:14 PM
i am happy to examine Bosley anytime!

look at the drool on his face in those posed photos, I think he was thinking of the sexy babe in front of him in the show ring!!!!

congrats again!!!

so how do you plan on topping that next year!!!
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KimSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I didn't even notice the drool! I guess he really wanted the cookie that I had in my hand.
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onecollieSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:04 AM
nice show pictures, you guys looked really nice!
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The MusketeersSeptember 4, 2008 at 4:36 AM
Congratz yeah :D
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manymuddypawsSeptember 4, 2008 at 7:06 AM
wow he looks like a pro! way to go Bos!
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Amber-MaeSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Wow, the rosettes are big compared to the ones we got! Sweet! Bosley, I bet you were as good boy in the ring. You're so much like Chloe. Very calm...Congrats!

Butt wiggles,
Solid Gold Dancer
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"The Bernese Mountain Dog is different from most other dogs in many respects. Take his size, for example. Everything about a fully grown Bernese is big and strong, massive and mighty; his body, his paws, his teeth , his tongue, his tail,his emotions, his responses, his will, his good, and when they exist, not-so-good habits. Anyone who wants to adopt a Berner needs to think large. A Berner cannot be carried to the vet's in a basket; a struggling Berner cannot be pulled along on a leash; a fully-grown Bernese cannot be forced into a down position by the use of a hand-or even two. A Berner cannot be bathed in a sink, scooped up with an arm, or lifted across a puddle. A Berner slurps water with a bigger tongue from a bigger bowl (and thus slobbers more water on his folks); his coat takes longer to brush; he must go for longer walks. A Berner's paw leaves bigger , deeper, muddier tracks in the house, in flowerbeds, in the car, and on clothes; he shakes off more water upon entering the house after a hike in the rain; his tail wags with greater strength at a higher lever; he barks less frequently, but louder. A Berner bounces more merrily, mourns more deeply, sulks more sadly, resists more strongly, clings more closely, and loves more intensely. A Berner Sennenhund requires more than the little finger. He needs the whole hand, no both hands; no, still not enough. A Berner needs the total person."

---excerpt from"The Bernese Mountain Dog A Dog of Destiny" by Bernd Guenter.