Howard County Fairgrounds (map)
Let's go to a Dog Show!
Sunday October 10th 2009 at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
NOTE: the fairgrounds charges a $5.00 parking fee.
I've put the meetup time at 11:00 AM. The show starts at 8:00 AM and goes until approximately 2:00 PM.
Here is a link to the Judging Program - CLICK HERE
This is the Maryland Kennel Club's annual conformation show.
Several of you know that I am familiar with the dog show world and I have mentioned that I would love to take a group of interested persons to a dog show and teach you a little bit about what goes on. I plan to make this a learning opportunity, an introduction into the "sport" of dog showing. I'll explain how a dog show works, including how a dog works it way from the breed classes to the group classes to Best In Show!
Dog shows are a great opportunity to see the best representations of a breed you fancy and talk to breeders about their passion.
And don't forget SHOPPING! Lots of vendors selling every sort of dog paraphernalia you can ever imagine.
This is a meetup for humans only - dogs not entered in the show are not permitted.
I will send more details to you toward the end of this week.
(the pic is me at a practice show with Connor)
This is a link to the judging program - http://www.infodog.com/jps/1543/jpg1543.pdf![]()
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Has ring times for each breed. Several breeds are scheduled in a ring for a particular time. Say for example, Scotties and Carins are both at 10:00 AM. If the Scotties are first, the Carins might not show until 10:30.
My Suggestions - wear comfy shoes and bring a folding chair. You can also bring a cooler with water/beverages etc so you don't have to pay the high prices from food vendors.
We are meeting outside in the area between the restrooms and the Main Exhibition Hall at 11:00 AM.
We definitely want to see the Cavaliers, and will probably show up early for the Shih Tzus. Can't wait!