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[the OlLine Rebel]

I pinged you because I remember you from the FR dog threads. I always found your posts extremely educational and informative, as was this one.

I am driven to see certain dogs win...so I would be a lousy judge, lol. For instance, I ADORE big dogs. Consequently, I was all in for the ginormous Great Dane. But from what little I know about "showing" he didn't show well. IMO, the GS didn't have the greatest stance that I've seen.

I will confess, I've never shown a dog. My opinion is worthless, lol. Out of the many, many dogs I've had in my life I've only had one that was papered thru the WKC. A miniature Cocker. The rest have all been mutts who wandered into the yard looking for a home. But they were mighty pretty mutts!

Again, I’m flattered.  I really only have a little experience, which was long ago.  E.g., imagine my befuddlement upon hearing of “Grand Champions (GCh)” after I’d been ignoring so long.  Then the agility titles.  And all the breeds they added!  When I last paid detailed attention AKC recognized 132 breeds.

I didn’t realize you were on FR - then I’d probably understand you might recall my posts!

Anyway, as it turns out last Tuesday was the exact same-timing anniversary of my most beloved dog’s death (euthanized; GSD), who happened to be my only “show dog” who was my direct entry into the world.  She didn’t work out for that, but was great.  I think of her a lot.

I prefer bigger dogs too.  Generally beefier…tall should be fatter, etc.  I like small dogs too.  But sometimes I think it’s actually easier to hug a big dog.  Little dogs just get lost in the arms.

[AllThatJazzZ]

I like small dogs too.  But sometimes I think it’s actually easier to hug a big dog.  Little dogs just get lost in the arms.

@the OlLine Rebel
@berdie

Maybe so for beefier persons, but we dinky folks are built just right for the little ones.  This really works out for me because I just couldn't afford to feed a large dog -- even before Bidenflation. One can of dog food feeds my little 7.5-lb. guy for 3 days. That's feeding him in the morning and the evening. I've determined that people with large dogs are RICH! But I'm glad there are those who can afford it because I want all dogs to have loving homes where they're properly fed.

BTW, as much as I adore dogs, I just can't do dog shows. They bore me, plus I think all dogs are just wonderful so I'd never be able to pick a winner. One final thing that makes me dislike them: they make poodles wear those goofy haircuts. (Yes, I understand the purpose of the haircut.) For all the poodles I've known in my life, I've never seen one in those haircuts. It wasn't until I rescued one and fell in love with poodles that I started hearing all the dissing about the breed. I had no idea how much hatred could be targeted at a dog because of a silly haircut. 

[the OlLine Rebel]

@the OlLine Rebel
@berdie

Maybe so for beefier persons, but we dinky folks are built just right for the little ones.  This really works out for me because I just couldn't afford to feed a large dog -- even before Bidenflation. One can of dog food feeds my little 7.5-lb. guy for 3 days. That's feeding him in the morning and the evening. I've determined that people with large dogs are RICH! But I'm glad there are those who can afford it because I want all dogs to have loving homes where they're properly fed.

BTW, as much as I adore dogs, I just can't do dog shows. They bore me, plus I think all dogs are just wonderful so I'd never be able to pick a winner. One final thing that makes me dislike them: they make poodles wear those goofy haircuts. (Yes, I understand the purpose of the haircut.) For all the poodles I've known in my life, I've never seen one in those haircuts. It wasn't until I rescued one and fell in love with poodles that I started hearing all the dissing about the breed. I had no idea how much hatred could be targeted at a dog because of a silly haircut. 

I’m not beefy, though I am tall for a woman.  Traditionally I’ve been thin but officially I’m overweight, just no one thinks so.  If I was overweight I couldn’t myself get around a dog.  My GS each fit well in my hug, though.

Poodles are actually allowed a Sporting Clip in AKC shows, but few show people actually use it.  That is the closest to normal.  Only the feet and most of the tail show as shorn.

Conformation isn’t the most interesting but I love to see all the dogs and see what pedigrees they have.  It’s great seeing all of one breed.  My first AKC show I ever went to was a Collie specialty.  I loved seeing the dogs and all their variety.  Learned about the Smooth and then the blue merle color, which we hated at first.  Then I grew to really like it!

[berdie]

@the OlLine Rebel
@berdie

Maybe so for beefier persons, but we dinky folks are built just right for the little ones.  This really works out for me because I just couldn't afford to feed a large dog -- even before Bidenflation. One can of dog food feeds my little 7.5-lb. guy for 3 days. That's feeding him in the morning and the evening. I've determined that people with large dogs are RICH! But I'm glad there are those who can afford it because I want all dogs to have loving homes where they're properly fed.

BTW, as much as I adore dogs, I just can't do dog shows. They bore me, plus I think all dogs are just wonderful so I'd never be able to pick a winner. One final thing that makes me dislike them: they make poodles wear those goofy haircuts. (Yes, I understand the purpose of the haircut.) For all the poodles I've known in my life, I've never seen one in those haircuts. It wasn't until I rescued one and fell in love with poodles that I started hearing all the dissing about the breed. I had no idea how much hatred could be targeted at a dog because of a silly haircut. 

I love all dogs as well. And all animals for that matter. I don't know why I'm attracted to the bigger breeds. Maybe because they are as close as I'll ever come again to owning a horse? Like you, @AllThatJazzZ , I'm a squatty body (and getting squattier by the year, lol). My last "pack" included 5 big guys that consumed a large part of my measly budget, pun intended.

I fostered a poodle for a time once. Very smart dog and would run with the big guys like she was one of them. Very funny to watch. I have a good friend who is a groomer/trainer/breeder (Catahoula) that assured me the standards are the best guard dog one could have. I never had one wander up, so I guess I'll believe her. Most of mine looked imposing but would probably just lick an intruder to death.

[berdie]

I’m not beefy, though I am tall for a woman.  Traditionally I’ve been thin but officially I’m overweight, just no one thinks so.  If I was overweight I couldn’t myself get around a dog.  My GS each fit well in my hug, though.

Poodles are actually allowed a Sporting Clip in AKC shows, but few show people actually use it.  That is the closest to normal.  Only the feet and most of the tail show as shorn.

Conformation isn’t the most interesting but I love to see all the dogs and see what pedigrees they have.  It’s great seeing all of one breed.  My first AKC show I ever went to was a Collie specialty.  I loved seeing the dogs and all their variety.  Learned about the Smooth and then the blue merle color, which we hated at first.  Then I grew to really like it!

I didn't realize they could use a field cut. I guess it's not as flashy as a show cut.

Like you said, I actually like seeing breed specific shows. You can occasionally catch one on tv.

[sneakypete]

@berdie

I fostered a poodle for a time once. Very smart dog and would run with the big guys like she was one of them. Very funny to watch. I have a good friend who is a groomer/trainer/breeder (Catahoula) that assured me the standards are the best guard dog one could have. I never had one wander up, so I guess I'll believe her. Most of mine looked imposing but would probably just lick an intruder to death.

Don't believe  that for a minute. Chances are they have just never been in a position where you were at danger or risk of attack.

Several  years ago I had to call the rescue squad to come to my house to take me to the ER. I also called my ex,told her what was going on,and asked her to feed my cats while I was in the hospital.

The ex and her sister got here before the rescue squad that is MAYBE a half-mile away,and witnessed that little black and white  female "Sylvester cat" jump up  on the arm of the couch I was sitting in,hump up her back,and snarling at the rescue squad in an effort to "protect" me. I had to pick her up and pet her to calm her down,and then put her in a travel cage to make sure nobody hurt her while the rescue squad was taking me out. My ex,of course,let her out of the travel cage after we were gone.

This little "short hair dwarf cat" that probably doesn't weigh 5 lbs was found trying to hide in the tall grass around my yard after someone abandoned her on this island. I spotted her  when I came home from the grocery store one day. She was so tame that while she did hunker-down and appear to be trying to hide,she let me pick her up and take her inside the house. Once I sat her down  on the floor,she took a look around,discovered she was inside a house again,and immediately made herself at home.

A few months later I found another abandoned "Sylvester Cat" in my yard when I came home. This one is a male that was maybe 1 or 2 lbs heavier than the female,but with  the same "I wanna eat and take a nap" personality,and long hair. Both  are VERY affectionate and like to be petted and handled. The male was trying to lay down  on my shoulder to take a nap earlier today.

MAYBE cats don't do this sort of thing often,but some do sometimes.

[berdie]

You have a watch cat @sneakypete ! Truthfully, I'd be more fearful of a cat than a dog.

[roamer_1]

Since the advent of Labradoodles, poodles are starting to have a farm presence again...

Of course, I didn't know em to be poodles for quite a while, them being long haired and not ever made up foofy like in the city... But they do get matted and tend to attract cockle burrs and stick-tights even worse than my beloved Aussies... And they sure don't brush out... So it seems to be that they all necessarily get a shearing in the summer.

[Gefn]

You have a watch cat @sneakypete ! Truthfully, I'd be more fearful of a cat than a dog.

Watch cats are great. I had a cat who disliked any guy I ever dated. She would poop in their shoes to get rid of them. She was a better judge of character than I was, I think. LOL.

[240B]

[240B]

[240B]

Useful doggie

[240B]

[DCPatriot]

[Right_in_Virginia]

[AllThatJazzZ]

OMG! That little dog is almost as smart as my poodle. I'm smitten!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Door pass test. 😂

https://twitter.com/TheFigen_/status/1729169005213327767

[Gefn]

I love this one. Thank you @240B

you made my afternoon,