Hi

Can any tell me - Im taking my puppy in for her/our first show next weekend, trouble is she is not clipped (feet and ears etc) as I was told not to take her to a dog groom but to someone who does grooming for show dogs. I can't find anyone in my area that does it and I hate to bother other show poeple as they are busy enough with there own dogs......

Anyway the point is - will I get marked down, disqualified or whatever if she is not in tip top show condition????? As ive said Im a newbie at all this so I don't know how to do it.........bet I sound really dumb.........

Im just going off now to pick up a book from our library all about showing so I may get some info there on clipping/thinning.

Puppy Love xx

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You may get marked down, unfortunately - but it does depend upon the breed. For example, our border collie would be expected to have paws and ears trimmed, but our bergamascos would be expected not to have this done. I can't advise you about your breed (cos I don't know much about them!) but I think you are right not to go to a "normal" dog groomer because the wrong clip is much worse than no clipping at all. I should go ahead and ask the people in your breed at the show what to do - in my experience most people will gladly make time for newcomers. Ohh, just a thought - what about the breeder of your pup? Could she help?

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

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Thanks Spellweaver

The breeder of the pups has never done any showing so they are not able to help. The owner of the sire are very well known breeders and done showing for 14 years and have given me advice and help about all sorts of things but I just feel I don't like to keep bothering them, they have loads of dogs and show regularly so are very busy people, they have been wonderful and very helpful, but I just don't like to keep asking them. I just wish I could find a show groomer near to me or for someone to spend the time to show me how to do it.

Many thanks
Puppy Love x

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good luck on your search for a show groomer and good luck for the ring

In my experience I think they would only be happy to help,your puppy is from one of there dogs,so I would imagine they would like to see her do well.
Just ask for some pointers in the right directon.
Good Luck at the show!

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Thanks to all for your good wishes for my/our first show........I am very nervous....lets hope the weather is good to us to.

Puppy Love x

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I wish it was one that we were going to would love to have helped you out, someone will give you a hand no doubt dont be afraid to let someone in the breed know that it is your first time and hopefully they will help you out.

Good luck and let us know how it went

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Thanks Tashi

I got a call from a lady last night who knew I was stuck regarding the trimming of ears and paws and she said she would show me how to do it. I went along this morning at it was great, such a lovely lady, had Irish for many years. She trimmed Tilly and now she is looking very smart. It has given me a bit of confidence to tackle it myself now and keep it up to date.

Thanks for the good wishes and I will let you know if we get anywhere.

Puppy Love

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ill keep an eye out for you tomorrow ,ive just realised were both there

good luck
what show is it as were at 2 this weekend
1 sat 1 sun.

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