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On Saturday I went to watch what they euphemistically called an International Dog Show. In total there were, wait for it, wait for it. Four Dobes in the whole show. Bear in mind we had to travel 4 hours down the motorway/freeway, and when I managed to talk to the owners of said Dobes I discovered they had travelled as far if not further to get there. There were 3 Black and Tans, and 1 Brown, whom I believed was the best of the lot, however, the Judge picked a rather poor Black and Tan as the winner, he actually threw out his front legs as he ran. Anyhow, my friend turned to me and said my boy beat them hands down. It got me thinking.
Now I have no real interest in breeding, in fact I am opposed to the idea as I think there are too many puppies in the world, hence why I had my boy castrated. However, can I not show for showings sake, I am under the impression that because my boy is castrated he cannot be entered into a show? Why? Surely he is either a good specimen or not?
I would appreciate your thinking on this.
By the way, I was told I couldnt take photos without the owners permission so sorry guys, no photos to share with you, but in 2 weeks we are off to another show and I hope to get some to share with you.
Now I have no real interest in breeding, in fact I am opposed to the idea as I think there are too many puppies in the world, hence why I had my boy castrated. However, can I not show for showings sake, I am under the impression that because my boy is castrated he cannot be entered into a show? Why? Surely he is either a good specimen or not?
I would appreciate your thinking on this.
By the way, I was told I couldnt take photos without the owners permission so sorry guys, no photos to share with you, but in 2 weeks we are off to another show and I hope to get some to share with you.