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Mar 14, 2011, 09:48 AM
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What a Great Weekend
OK, now that the show is over, here's how it went. I hosted Gayle Eads of Bran-Gay Shelties. She is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met! I picked her up at 5:30 on Friday, and we didn't stop talking until 11:00 that night! I learned so much -- she showed me how to go over a Sheltie, including what makes a good skull, leg angulation, expression, etc. We went over all four of my furkids, evaluating strengths and weaknesses. Even Annie a good point: perfect topskull! I think Gayle fell in love with Beckon -- he sure did fall in love with her! He woke her Saturday morning with kisses!
I've only been to a few shows, but Gayle runs the happiest ring I've ever seen! She was all smiles, spoke kindly to all participants when they brought their Shelties to the table. When a Sheltie seemed a bit shy or off, she took the time to coax its confidence and personality. I was excited to see how hard she worked to determine the best dog -- she paid no attention to who was handling, excpet to be incredibly gracious to everyone. Based on what I've learned from my mentors and from Gayle, I tried to pick top four in each class -- and I hit it almost every time! Afterward, we talked about why she chose which dog/bitch, what the handlers did well or could have improved on. Here's Best of Breed; the minute he walked into the ring, it was a foregone conclusion -- Griffon blew me away! http://www.sheltiesonline.com/ad_arc..._1_080809.html That night, we went to dinner with three other club members, my DS, and Layla. The entire meal was Sheltie talk -- more education! I felt so welcomed and included. All the exhibitors at the show were pleasant and willing to visit a bit. All in all, I had a splendid weekend -- and emerged with another wonderful mentor! 
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Mar 14, 2011, 12:05 PM
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What a great weekend and so envious. I must say that I had a wow moment when I looked at Griffon - then I saw who the daddy is and no wonder I had wow moment, he is Zak's daddy. Such a handsome tri. So glad you got to have such a wonderful experience and did you buy anything fun at the show?
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Mar 14, 2011, 01:10 PM
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Chris, what a wonderful weekend and learning experience! With all the work you are putting into gathering the best knowledge possible I have NO DOUBT you will be an exceptional breeder when you start your program.
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Mar 14, 2011, 01:27 PM
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Mar 14, 2011, 01:28 PM
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Mar 14, 2011, 04:27 PM
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What a great learning opportunity, Chris! You'll be ready for that show ring in no time. Any chance you'll be at the Maryland shows this weekend?
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Mar 15, 2011, 07:21 AM
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How cool is that?!
You know what's even cooler? Buffy's dad (who bestowed upon her some pretty epic Sheltie fluff) is Brangay Walk the Line! See link: http://dgioshelties.blogspot.com/200...walk-line.html Sorry, I'm just going to go geek out about that now. 
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