BIG championship shows

[Rachel]

I've just recieved my Southern Counties pass.  This will be my first all breed champ show and will also be my first outdoor show so it's all new to me - two questions:

If the weather is cold is it acceptable to take a coat into the ring whilst waiting to be judged?

If the weather is hot should you attempt to stop your dog panting when it is stacked?  can you take water or a cool towel into the ring?

Ooops - just thought of another question - can you use your dog cage onthe bench or does your dog have to lie within the bench on a benching chain (is this just a chain with two clips on each end?)

Any other tips on things to take that I might not think of  ???

Rachel (I must think calm thoughts)  

 

[Karen]

Hi Rachel,  I take it you mean a coat for your dog in the ring?  Its not often seen, I think because sometimes the judge looks back at dogs hes been over to see them standing naturally (sneaky!).

If its really hot yes cover her back with a damp towel if she feels the heat, I always think if my dog is hot and uncomfortable fixing that is far more important than any prize it may win.

You can put your cage on the bench, and if your dog has not been benched before this may be a good idea for both of you or yes a double ended benching chain.

Anything else?  I saw some people a few years back with wrought iron garden furniture having their lunch in the benching area while I ate my crisps!!

Kitchen towel is good and wet wipes, wellies in the car and an extra jumper oh and a thin t shirt and and and ???

 

[Millie]

You're right there Karen..........the more years you show........the more stuff you take.............give it a few more years and there will be no room in the car for the dogs LOL

Best of luck at the show Rachel. Just try and relax and enjoy.

Hope you like airplanes.......they are one of the main attractions at that show..........I will be there with my ear plugs LOL