Felix22 3 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 What do people think could be done to make shows better ? what would you like to see more of or less of at shows? Just looking for opinions of the average showgoer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hok boi 40 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 outside judges, i have seen way too many judges overlook superior dogs just because they know the owners. and maybe some hot models lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcher2020 285 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Two many show dogs winning over working dogs grinds my gears 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I like to see more owners being at the finish line to grab their dogs after racing them and not letting them run back down the field causing dogs to bully and maybe fight with others. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hok boi 40 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I like to see more owners being at the finish line to grab their dogs after racing them and not letting them run back down the field causing dogs to bully and maybe fight with others. couldnt agree more, i had a lengthy vet bill after someones dog burst my bitches windpipe, bitch was ok in the end, and the owner was left with a sore face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I like to see more owners being at the finish line to grab their dogs after racing them and not letting them run back down the field causing dogs to bully and maybe fight with others. couldnt agree more, i had a lengthy vet bill after someones dog burst my bitches windpipe, bitch was ok in the end, and the owner was left with a sore face. I've seen it ruin a young dog for racing as well, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hok boi 40 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 me too, i generally wont run my dogs in the races these days, i just dont find that its worth it. i still think my ideas the best, scantily clad models sound good to me lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'd like to see a class in the show ring,(not that i show mine anymore) only dogs/bitches with a visible scare or old injury could enter i might stand a chance then. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 bring terrier and lurcher work to the main arena --- with an annoucer/ring master stop shoving us into out the way corners out the public eye like dirty feckin laundry .... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 bring terrier and lurcher work to the main arena --- with an annoucer/ring master stop shoving us into out the way corners out the public eye like dirty feckin laundry .... That's very true stig, the lurchers and terriers come second best to the agility dogs now a days, I personally think that the organisers of the lurcher shows DON'T push enough for longer tracks and more room for the lurcher and terrier people., they just except whats given to them when it comes to the larger shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hok boi 40 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 very true, how many of us actually want to see heavy horses or duck racing lol. from the very few shows that i have bothered entering/attending, it has been the lurcher/terrier folk that has made up the numbers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) bring terrier and lurcher work to the main arena --- with an annoucer/ring master stop shoving us into out the way corners out the public eye like dirty feckin laundry .... That's very true stig, the lurchers and terriers come second best to the agility dogs now a days, I personally think that the organisers of the lurcher shows DON'T push enough for longer tracks and more room for the lurcher and terrier people., they just except whats given to them when it comes to the larger shows. terrier shows whr big things in the 80s/90s everyone wanted in bfss / shooting times / dog food suppliers -- (i`ve got rossettes and trophys sponsered by pedigree chum -- could`nt see that happening now days) --- all chucking money in to sponser the big shows you just get the feeling these days no fecker wants to be part of it .. Edited February 27, 2012 by the_stig 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I don't think anything will every change for the better, to many spineless people organizing the events these days, there afraid to ask for more room in case their told not to come at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 very true, how many of us actually want to see heavy horses or duck racing lol. from the very few shows that i have bothered entering/attending, it has been the lurcher/terrier folk that has made up the numbers. making up the numbers ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boyo 1,398 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 give everyone first prize bet there would still be some find something to whine about lol.would be funny if there wasnt a bit of truth in there . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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