I have been busy showing the last couple of days so havent had time to have this rant but why is it that people feel they have the right to be rude about other peoples dogs and offering their opinions when they are not judges and you havent asked!!!

I was feeling really pleased with Tigger 11 weeks after having puppies only a couple of shadows on her spots, quite tight underneath and showing beautifully.  She came out of the ring and I had a few people making catty remarks.  I only ever ask opinions if I want to know and would never ever say anything nasty to someone about their dog so was deeply hurt by these remarks.

I really wish sometimes people would think before they speak the people who upset me were people I classed as friends.  My best friend also commented about how unneccesary the comments were so I dont think it was me being overly sensative.

I would like to point out she came 2nd in a class of 20.

sadly sometimes that is why we are attracted to dogs :-) count to ten.

Jelousy perhalps who knows. Feel sorry for them rather than be angry at them ;-)

Congratulations - she did well! (Maybe that's why they made the nasty remarks? Ignore them - easy to say, and hard to do, I know.)
:)

i understand how you feal ! we was at a show one week and granted the ladys dog did beat mine. the week after was at another show and we beat her dog she stood at the ring saying very choose words to her friend who was stood next to my mother ! my mum politley said thats my daughterand the lady shruged and walked off. this was only my 2 second ever show and after this i stopped for a while but now i wont let it beet me!! he has now 6 first places t open show 2 2nd and 1 best of breed. if people hae a problem with my dog i would rather they say it to my face not wisper at the sidelines.  ithis is my first time showing a dog he is now 21months and i am very pleased with what we have atcheived hopefully next year a few champshow will comeour way but till then its just a bit of fun

dont let them get you down. i did and dint show for 3 months missed 4 champshows and wished i hadent given them the satisfaction !!!!!
emily

Hi TTS,

Good for you getting your girl back into show nick so quickly :)  Don't let anyone making snide comments get to you - you paid for the opinion of the judge on the day, not the "ringside experts"!

Well done, Teri ;) 

Congrats on her placing!

Remember - your dog is the one in the ring, with a nice rosette - where's their dog(s) ;)

Margot

I know I should rise above it but because she was hotly tipped to get her third CC I think there was a touch of gloating involved.  The judge wrote a lovely artical in his column about her but I knew she wasnt as good as she could have been but I was as proud as punch.  It made my husbands two hour walks everyday for the past 3 weeks well worth the effort :) 

This is how we find out who our real friend are! I firmly believe that folk who pull someone elses dog to bits do so because they know that their dog lacks the virtues to do well in tough competition - if they know their dog is better, they do not have to say so because future judges will prove it!

Bet that they were just jealous because their girls don't look as good as yours did soon after having a litter :d  Fingers crossed that next time she gets her CC :d

I have found people like to make nasty comments about your dog when they are threatened by you and consider you competion, take it as a compliment. 2nd in a class of 20 proves it. Well done.

They must see you as a big threat, so take it as a compliment, they are trying to make you not want to compete, they can`t beat you in the ring or do as well as you and are jealous and envious at you getting your bitch back in such fine fettle so soon after her litter.Hope its not long before you get her crown........but batten down the hatches as the knives will definitely be out then! You certainly need a broad back when you own a winning dog don`t you?

Ok first off catty comments are a huge no no, and if someone is just running your dog down for the sake of it i'd say it is sour grapes - it wouldn't upset me though cause those people only do it to the GOOD ones (it's a complement really) :-)

Second - this may get a few comments - i think it is perfectly acceptable to discuss the virtues or otherwise of ANY dog in the ring if you are observing.  You as an exhibitor are showing your dog to the fancy and should expect people to make judgements.  You may not agree as everyone's opinion is different but if the comments are genuine and not catty then expect them and get over it. 
I often sit ringside and vocally to my friends discuss the merits and otherwise of those ON SHOW, that is after all why they are there.  EG i love the head on that dog but i'd prefer a better shoulder, or nice side gate but terrible up and down etc - nothing wrong with that at all IMO.
Sharon

Hi Sharon,

Totally agree with you on *both* points :)  People having an opinion and sharing it with their friends ringside is perfectly normal, natural and to be expected - we all do it, hopefully discreetly, ( damn those cam-corders! ) and so long as it's not said to upset anyone or influence any lilylivered up and coming judges it shouldn't be viewed as anything out of the ordinary or inappropriate :)

regards, Teri

I dont agree that anyone has the right to tell me my dogs faults when I personally havent asked remember that I was minding my own business chatting with my best friend when I got the opions of people.  If I want to ask someone about my dogs I do that I ask because it would be someones opinion I would have valued and I would want to hear the truth.  Everyone sits around ringside critising I accept that but I personally think it is the ultimate in rudeness to start making personal remarks to someone about their dog.  I never have and never will think I have that right but perhaps that is because I know how upsetting it can but then again perhaps I have been brought up to have that old fashioned thing called politeness. ;)  As someone earlier said then it is usually insecure people who critisie other peoples dogs or very rude ones you usually find those who sit bitching ringside are not usually the owners of the best dogs.

  TTS

>I dont agree that anyone has the right to tell me my dogs faults when I personally havent asked remember that I was minding my own business chatting with my best friend when I got the opions of people.<

Who said anyone did?

>I personally think it is the ultimate in rudeness to start making personal remarks to someone about their dog.<

everyone who's posted seems to agree with you .....

Maybe I'm just suffering from sleep deprivation but you appear to be preaching to the converted - who have all supported your original post.  Teri ;)

It wasnt your comments Terri that I was getting at.  Having re read Sharons post I actually think I have also been suffering with sleep depravation as well ;)  Our breed actually has it in the code of conduct it is against the rules to do exactly what she has been describing.  It should always be remembered that people actually do get to hear unpleasant remarks one way or anotherand to most people their dogs are the apple of their eye.  I actually had my beloved Tigger called a pet bitch by someone who she beat for best puppy at her first show and believe me someone couldnt wait to tell me.  A nasty remark is one whether to the face or behind the back and should only be shared with very close people. 

Well done on your success and just ignore the rest of them - it's just called jealousy.    And I don't know why 'big' breeders feel the need to tell newcomers how to show their dogs when it's not always asked for when some of their handling skills leave a lot to be desired.  

sarah

jealously!!! dont let them get you down, it is the same in Dobes...... too many nasty people about and they dont like it when someone else wins...... 

I would ignore them and take no notice, they are the saddos after all

Well done on the place - dont let them get to you!!!!

Sticks and stones!!

You came second the proof is in the pudding!

Congratulations!!

I yet have all this too come Im sure hee hee! :D