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Without mentioning anything to his parents JD had made the decision to seek out another breed to become involved with, he used his time away from home to do a lot of research. First he set about choosing the group of dogs, then he looked for a breed which was neither too large or too small in numbers. Preferably one having influential people involved, such as KK members, championship show secretaries, breeders who are also championship show judges and enough insignificant little people to boost show entries, but without damaging your chances of success. People remembered JD well through his parent’s dogs, and were only too happy and eager to talk about their own. Even just hinting he may be thinking of buying a puppy to show, added interest to these conversations. Looking for the right puppy became very interesting. Remember, the breeder at the kennels had told JD, that the quality of the puppy may not be quite as important as the person from whom you purchase it. Naturally of course you will be informed by the breeder that the chosen puppy will prove to be the all out breed star of the future. So do your homework very well. Spend a lot of time at the shows watching people, (the dogs are not important, forget them for the time being) you have made your breed choice, so now people are the big issue. Get to learn the various factions, keep in with those who worship the necessary people. Probably whilst you have been researching the possibilities you will have been watched and assessed by those in the breed, as long as you fulfil their criteria you may be approached by someone to have a puppy. This does make things a little easier, but do make quite certain that they will give you as much backing as possible to make up a champion. Keep in mind that a breeder will want to ascertain that you have enough finances to buy, look after and campaign one of their dogs. In turn it is advisable that you must also make quite certain they have the necessary to put you and your dog to the fore. Pre show dining and introductions, which of course is the right place to make absolutely sure judges will remember you the next day, having bought a few drinks and a lengthy chat. For such an occasion you must be well versed about these people, so you are able to praise their unquestionable experience in the canine world. Very often you will find the breeder of your dog to be most apt in sending flowers, photographs of both dogs and handlers, letters of how fantastic their dogs are to the judges, certainly very helpful. This has to be so, because after all you are new to the breed and cannot at this stage do such things yourself, at least at the beginning of your show career. Naturally though in turn, you will be expected to lavish the breeder with many goodies, and this will be something slightly more than a box of chocolates. Keep your ears open to any hints the breeder may be giving, and act straight away if your achievements have been as good as planned. At this point it should be remembered that the breeder is in a position, and capable of, doing you just as much harm as good. In other words, do not fall out, or your ambitions could diminish very quickly.At this point in the conversation the kennel owner had sighed deeply, saying she was now going to add a little about pay back time, and how the breeder would probably want more done, such as getting involved with mischievous works within the breed. JD looked at her and smiled, asking her to tell him more, he was deeply intrigued by the depth of the canine business. JD explored various avenues and possibilities, and eventually decided on the breed he wanted. On completing his degree in business studies, JD returned home and was to work for his father’s successful company. His parents were a little surprised about the puppy business, but supported their son, maybe not realising that the criteria of his search was more for the breeder than the puppy. Possibly they would have been horrified at that thought, his parents being the nice type of people in dogdom who enjoyed showing their dogs and meeting their friends.
Judge Dogge Stories by Susan Hopgood
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