In this class Neka (3rd in the row above) came 2nd and Tarkka (at the end of the line) came 3rd. A lovely result for Jo who was much more relaxed today and much better able to enjoy it. As for Neka, it was her first foray into the showring in more than a year! But she showed like the old pro she is and let everyone know she was back in business as she glided around barking all the way. As usual. Jay is always too embarrassed to take Neka into the ring, so many thanks to Kay for piloting her in spite of her 'conversational' showing style.
And little Maija had her first taste (and, frankly, destined to be one of very few) of being a showdog. Photo taken on a phone, so even worse quality than usual.
Cute, no?
She went into AV Minor Puppy which is for any breed of puppy from 6 to 9 months old. She came 4th, which was quite a feat considering she was a very well trained little tyke who flatly refused to let the judge look at her or touch her. Ah, that's my girl. Brings me back to my early days of showing Neka.
Lo and behold, Inko has gone and done it again. No sooner did she place in the Puppy Group yesterday than Paula & Adam got the news that she also won 2nd place in a photo competition. Now we all know that Lapphunds are very photogenic creatures, but Inko is actually the 2nd one I know of who did well in one of those Pets at Home competitions, the 1st being the daddy of Neka's first litter, Elbereth Kimmi. The judges obviously have exceedingly good taste.
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Ah, so that's where the Inky Dink gets it from...she also has a most 'conversational' style in the ring. She was nice and quiet on the first two trips in yesterday, but the third and final trip she was on fine vocal form!!
Oh dear... :-) Neka wasn't always so vocal every time but once she started to move nicely every time, then she decided she would shout about it every time too. Better luck with Inko! I'm not sure what the cure is... Just don't give her a treat while she's being noisy LOL
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