out and about
Adventures With Rollingview's Cape Crusader
Continues...
Reporting in from recent Conformation Show Rings around the area we welcome Rollingview's
Cape Crusader and his handler extraordinaire, Douglas Bender.
Introduction:
Hunter: a.k.a. Hunter-man, Hey-cutie & Huntaire
Official Handle: Rollingview's Cape Crusader
Sire: Auriga's Gone with Jon (Robbi)
Dam: Rollingview's Babbling Brook (Smudge)
Breed: Old English Sheepdog (OES)
Date of Birth: May 19th, 1999
From Nepean, ON:
May 6th and 7th, 2000.
(Doug and Hunter's Second Show)
Well, we had our second show in Nepean, Ontario (Ottawa area) over the
weekend. We washed Hunter's whites the night before and put booties on him to take him
outside (see.....we are learning). When we got to the arena, Hunter was very uncomfortable
as soon as we walked inside the
complex. His head went down and he sleeked down the stairs. I found this very strange
because he is use to being out in public and has never shown fear or hesitation towards
anything. The previous show, he walked into the pace like he owned it. Anyways, we got him
all brushed out and we went to the ring. We led the pack around the ring. Still, Hunter
was
not himself. As we cornered, the skirt along the ring waved and spooked him. I had to stop
and get him calmed down. He finished the lap.....That day, he took Best Puppy and Reserve
Winner.
I spoke to Barbara that evening and she suggested that perhaps I was more tense and that
Hunter had picked up on it. Hmmm quite possible. The next day, we took a more relaxed
approach. Hunter walked into the complex with his head high and his chest out (it was
looking good). As soon as we got into the ring, he got skittish again. In fact, on our
first lap, he tried climbing out of the ring !!! The judge came over and spoke to Hunter
and put the other dog ahead of us, hoping that Hunter would follow. That seemed to do the
trick. We took Best Puppy and Reserve Winner again. Next up was the group. Round and
around we went....stacking...looking more comfortable.......Hunter got the nod !!
Now, we had to hang around three hours to do the Best Puppy in Show
(like last weekend). We went outside and relaxed a bit......played
cards....chatted with the other OES people......killed time !!
30 minutes to go, we got Hunter back onto the table and gave him a fresh touch up. We went
to watch the Best in show comp. I was getting a little anxious.....Hunter climbed up on
Sally's lap (Barbara's partner). He was just being a goof but he seemed relaxed. Adults
finished......puppies
were up next. One last touch up.......Hunter trots into the ring....head high. We each had
our turn....we were all lined up doing a final stack.....I grabbed Hunters collar and
pulled his head up......he stuck his chest out and just froze.....the judge turns toward
the table and picks up the rosette......he walked to the head of the line......then along
the line......right to the back.......turns.....heads back towards the front...and handed
it to Hunter !!!!! Hunter took Best Puppy in Show
on his second show and final puppy competition !!!!!
Needless to say, we are very proud of our little boy. The judge use to show OES many years
ago and said that Hunter is really really nice.
His next show is in two weeks and it will be his first show competing in the open class.
(his birthday is the day before the competition starts).
I must say that my limited show experience has been very positive. I would like some
advice on getting Hunter more comfortable and at ease in the ring. We go to handling class
each week and he seems great. I do not know what to expect at the next show.
Doug & Carol (proud parents)
(Photo of Hunter rolling in the leaves was taken shortly after we got back
from him winning Best Puppy in Show. Given the context, I thought it was priceless.
Photo courtesy of Doug Bender.)
Adventures with Rollingview's Cape Crusader in the Conformation Show Ring
continues on the next page...
(Copyright, OES-L Mailing List, 2000. Tuesday, May, 9, 2000 edition. Used
with permission from Douglas Bender.)
Keep an eye open for different topics of interest such as: profiles on
people and their dogs, to name but a few interesting topics...Also, have a look at what Rita Susanto and "Justin" have been up to these
days.
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companion's accomplishments to us. To do so, please send us a brief description of how you
both did in the event(s) along with the location(s) you and your canine were both in to:
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