“This is a very tongue in cheek look at dog shows. The author picks on
everyone, so don’t be offended. Ms. Lewin divides dog show people into
two categories, those with and those without dogs. We appreciate Ms. Lewin’s
generosity in sharing her observations and wit with this Field Guide. Ms.
Lewin’s home is in Falls Church, VA, where she can be found attending in
many categories at a dog show near you: as BS, EOH, judge and
hard-working
“other”.
To a novice, a dog show can be a daunting experience. The initial
impression is often one of a single-purpose county fair where many
grim-faced people run about with numbers on their arms and dogs in
tow, and
where, if one can judge by their facial expression, only about 1 in 20 of
them is actually having fun. Following is a short list of the most
frequently encountered personages at a dog show, and how to identify
them by
their typical plumage, temperament, demeanor and call.”