Has anyone ever kept a record of how much it has cost them to campaign a dog to its champion title?

No hun i think the total would make them cry :lol:

 

Im just wondering.. then what is the point in showing a dog that you haven't bred that has been neutered?

It can't be shown so its a potential stud... And all the work surely goes back to the breeder.. so basically you are showing the dog off for whom ever bred the dog.. so basically if peeps do like the stamp of dog then they will go to that breeder and not yourself??

Because alot of people enjoy it . I don't intend to stud any of my boys and they have done really well this year, but i adore showing and i love being in the ring with them. It's just wonderful to seem them do their stuff imo, and i always feel so proud of them - i would even if they were walking away with nothing tbh.x

 

And Alaska?

Yes and Alaska

Why are neither being shown.?

 

Youd be cheaper moving down South for showing, youd save a fortune in pterol costs wouldnt you lol?

All the best shows are in England (lucky sods )

We get that every time at shows from everyone :lol:. 'when the hell are you moving south ya maddies' :lol:. We don't really mind that much tbh, it's exhausting but worth it! & makes it even more worth it when SKC time comes :thumbup: get to take the pee out of all of our other friends who have travelled for ages x

 

No hun i think the total would make them cry :lol:

Same. :lol: Entered mine into crufts tonight, thats enough to make me cry

 

Because alot of people enjoy it . I don't intend to stud any of my boys and they have done really well this year, but i adore showing and i love being in the ring with them. It's just wonderful to seem them do their stuff imo, and i always feel so proud of them - i would even if they were walking away with nothing tbh.x

Are your dogs neutered? Do you see my point about campaigning for someone else?

I have friends with shares in dogs.. I have friends who have taken a pup purely to show.. and if it does well its then to be bred with and the original owner gets the profit of the litter.. Its all very mad.. :/

 

No hun i think the total would make them cry :lol:

I know someone who did. Quite a nice dog and a reasonable handler but nothing spectacular. 1 or 2 shows every week to get his title including fuel and campsites ect £50,000

 

Yes and Alaska

Why are neither being shown.?

Exactly - if they were serious these would have already been shown, not put to one side and buy /breed new ones to supposedly show.

 

Same. :lol: Entered mine into crufts tonight, thats enough to make me cry

I'm gonna cry if I keep getting put on ignore :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

I know someone who did. Quite a nice dog and a reasonable handler but nothing spectacular. 1 or 2 shows every week to get his title including fuel and campsites ect £50,000

and us with 5plus dogs to show through out the year ... oh dear stop now

 

So why havent you had him out and about for puppy and Junior classes?

He wont necessary have points deducted if he is neutered. Why are you

neutering him?

There are many neutered dogs winning tickets.

We're taking him to classes this month when they start.

 

I'm gonna cry if I keep getting put on ignore :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

aww whos ignoring you - what did you ask.. (just took you off ignore so missed it) :lol:

 

I know someone who did. Quite a nice dog and a reasonable handler but nothing spectacular. 1 or 2 shows every week to get his title including fuel and campsites ect £50,000

ok its official, were all mental :scared: :lol:

 

aww whos ignoring you - what did you ask.. (just took you off ignore so missed it) :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

We're taking him to classes this month when they start.

What about Alaska?

So you will have 3 Shelties being shown?

 

Are your dogs neutered? Do you see my point about campaigning for someone else?

I have friends with shares in dogs.. I have friends who have taken a pup purely to show.. and if it does well its then to be bred with and the original owner gets the profit of the litter.. Its all very mad.. :/

No my dogs aren't neutered, but yeah i do see your point. If you don't get on with your breeder then I can't imagine someone doing it other than for enjoyment. We get on great with our breeders and it's nice when your dog wins and they ovbiously get to take some credit for it :thumbup:. That is very mad :lol:. Our newest puppy, Blue bear, was our breeders pick of the litter and it's looking like he is going to do very very well but we shall see . It would be great if he does, but if he doesn't then it's not a problem. If he does extremely well then Suzanne would like to call him back to stud but we would get the fee - but its not really something we think about right now. He'd have to do a hell of a lot of winning before we would allow that, and it would be a good three years down the line ! We'll just enjoy our baby and showing him in the meantime :thumbup: x

 

How much is it to enter crufts?? :eek6:

 

I know someone who did. Quite a nice dog and a reasonable handler but nothing spectacular. 1 or 2 shows every week to get his title including fuel and campsites ect £50,000

ohhhhhhh dear :lol: think of the pretty car (s) they could've had! thats dedication for ya x

 

Are your dogs neutered? Do you see my point about campaigning for someone else?

I show my mums dogs ones she has bred or brought in - I love it! Only got my first show dog this year

 

No my dogs aren't neutered, but yeah i do see your point. If you don't get on with your breeder then I can't imagine someone doing it other than for enjoyment. We get on great with our breeders and it's nice when your dog wins and they ovbiously get to take some credit for it :thumbup:. That is very mad :lol:. Our newest puppy, Blue bear, was our breeders pick of the litter and it's looking like he is going to do very very well but we shall see . It would be great if he does, but if he doesn't then it's not a problem. If he does extremely well then Suzanne would like to call him back to stud but we would get the fee - but its not really something we think about right now. He'd have to do a hell of a lot of winning before we would allow that, and it would be a good three years down the line ! We'll just enjoy our baby and showing him in the meantime :thumbup: x

Yeah.. enjoy your dogs... I agree..

 

How much is it to enter crufts?? :eek6:

i'm going to shield my eyes at the answer :lol:. I have to enter tomorrow and i would rather just not check my bank balance afterwards - stay in my 'happy place' instead :lol:

 

aww whos ignoring you - what did you ask.. (just took you off ignore so missed it) :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol: its ok got sort of an answer

We're taking him to classes this month when they start.

But surely if you bought a pup to show and to use as a stud for your bitch you would have started ringcraft classes at 12 weeks or done your own training so you could start in puppy class at 6 months.

Why the delay

Not being nosey or anything its just that each time someone comes into the breeding section you are one of the first to ask if the dog is being shown or worked.

How do you know Alaska or Kai (leaving aside he is getting castrated) are up to breed standard if none have been in the ring.

 

How much is it to enter crufts?? :eek6:

£22 per dog (I entered two dogs) for the first class, £8 for parking, £5 for a catalogues, £12 for extra adult passes. Then for us around £60/70 in petrol, and money for spending
Im on BIS day and its extra money for a ticket to watch BIS judging.

 

i'm going to shield my eyes at the answer :lol:. I have to enter tomorrow and i would rather just not check my bank balance afterwards - stay in my 'happy place' instead :lol:

LMFA.. this is all sounding rather familiar.. How much do you need for the shows.. LOl er well erm 20.... And then I have to go the bank myself abd get more just so he doesn't know.. lol that was when I had someone to worry about.. haha and thats when we cooked are own food in a horsebox..

Hey you guys.. have none of you thought of getting a tranny and converting it into a dog box.. you can have beds/seating cooker sink etc and have room for the dog crates too..

That was how our box was..

 

:lol::lol::lol::lol: its ok got sort of an answer

But surely if you bought a pup to show and to use as a stud for your bitch you would have started ringcraft classes at 12 weeks or done your own training so you could start in puppy class at 6 months.

Why the delay

Not being nosey or anything its just that each time someone comes into the breeding section you are one of the first to ask if the dog is being shown or worked.

How do you know Alaska or Kai (leaving aside he is getting castrated) are up to breed standard if none have been in the ring.

Good question there Deb.. if you planned all of this.. your right you would have been at ringcraft class and had good advice of those who know and know the breed..