Three Counties Championship Show
10th June 2011
Judge : Mr J S Thirlwell
Breed : Weimaraner
Third Yearling Dog (3 entries)
Not placed in Junior Dog.
I arrived late at ringside with Louie, having run the full length of the showground from the car park to get to my class. I was the last dog to be seen and just took our position in front of the table and presented Louie for the judge. My heart was pounding in in my head and I had to catch my breath.
Louie performed well, if not better than at other times considering the circumstances and yet Louie was not placed. We went on to be a 'previously seen dog' in the next class (Yearling) and was given third of three. Disapointed in myself for not giving Louie a better show start- but a lesson learnt that day. "Give more time for the journey and allow for delays!" The result may not have been any different but I would have felt better.