Pet Vs. Show and Rumble Bundles Up

Hey, look who’s got a Flickr account – it’s Rumble, and he’s looking pretty good, don’t you think?

I love this photo most of all, because he looks like such a prototypical Canadian French Bulldog – all he needs is a toque and a cup of Timmies (and if you don’t know what a ‘Timmies‘ is, you’re obviously not a Canadian!).

Go to Jennifer’s gallery and check him out!

Unfortunately, I’m going to miss the Saturday show in Brantford. Sean’s car is in the shop, so he’s using mine attend a training class for work. Sucks to be me, although Elliott doesn’t seem to mind. We’ll be there on Sunday, though, so again – if you want to try to come and see us, just drop me a line.

In the meantime, here’s a short list of Pet Versus Show Terms, along with a some handy terms to help you understand Dog Show terminology.

Pet dogs versus Show dogs:

* Pet dogs shed ……………… Show dogs blow coat.

* Pet dogs are in heat ……… Show dogs come into season.

* Pet dogs trot ………………. Show dogs gait or move.

* Pet dogs stand …………… Show dogs stack.

* Pet dogs get a bath ……… Show dogs are groomed.

* Pet dogs beg for treats …. Show dogs bait.

* Pet dogs poop …………… Show dogs exercise.

* Pet dogs bark at other dogs ….. Show dogs spar.

* Pet dogs wear leashes……Show dogs wear leads

Dog Show Definitions:

1. Great stud dog …………… Mounts anything that can fog a mirror.

2. Excels in movement …….If he gets loose, runs like hell.

3. Personality Plus ………… Wakes up if you put liver up his nose.

4. Good bite ……………… Missed the judge, got the steward.

5. Large boned ……………. Looks like a Clydesdale.

6. Good obedience prospect …. ugly as hell

7. Quiet and good natured ….. In his kennel.

8. Excels in type and style ….. However, moves like a spider on speed.

9. Won in stiff competition ….. Beat four puppies and a 9 year old novice dog.

10. Multiple group winner ….. At two puppy matches.

11. Pointed …………….. His head is shaped like a carrot.

12. Noted Judge …………He put up our dog.

13. Respected Judge ……He put up our dog twice.

14. Esteemed Judge …… He puts up all our dogs.

15. Specialty Judge ……. Puts up anything that looks like his own breeding.