Well I experienced the most nasty rude behaviour today when some people at ringside, unfortunately in my breed, slow clapped the SWD winner of a class and then shouted out comments about the winner, why are people so pathetic, the steward was appalled as was the judge who demanded to know who it was, the winner of this class went on to get Res B.Bitch.
Shame on those people the other exhibitors also thought it out of order and extremely rude, if you cant take being beaten you should stay at home instead of spoiling it for everyone else and doing your breed a diservice.

empty vessels make the most noise ;)

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:  I don't think I need to ask who!

As this dog has won quite a bit in his short life he must be worthy of it!  Not just saying this because I bred his parents especially as I didn't breed him! 

Whoops, I didn't breed both parents but one :d  I was thinking of the owners other dog :d

It's such a shame that some people can be so petty.  It seems to me that if you get like that then you don't really enjoy the hobby that you are doing.  I go out for a fun day and can't be bothered if I win or lose.  I always take away the best dogs at the end of the day no matter what others think and that should be all that matters.

>I always take away the best dogs at the end of the day no matter what others think and that should be all that matters.<

What a wonderful attitude :)

Imagine how much stress,bitching and hurt feelings would be avoided if everyone had your attitude,perrodeagua.

Jennyb i feel embarrased for those morons! What a nerve!slow clapping and jeering If i were there i would have said something and made them feel as foolish as they would have looked!!

Well we had the opposite in our breed.

We have quite a nice band of new exhibitors taken to our bosoms, and they have enthusiastically taken to the idea of supporting our breed ringside.

One of our number was in the Champion stakes, and placed fourth.

As the cards were handed out, there was a polite ringside clap for the first three, and then a resounding cheer and clapping for the fourth, so much so that people from the Secretaries tent came running out to see. :D

The same happened in the other stakes classes and twhen our BOB was introduced in the Group (nearly fell over the dog):D

that's lovely - and how you would want it isn't it!

Well by the time you get to the Groups it seems a bit flat, not the exciting climax at all. 

Is it just me, but are the stakes less well supported these days?

Must say I am a staunch supporter, but with the likelihood of missing the class, I am looking carefully at the second entry price and asking do I want to waste £3 or £4.  I don't see the justification in the high second entry price (you have already paid for your benching, and all it does is discourage repeat or stakes entries).  The judge has to be there anyway no matter if the entry is poor, and perhaps more people would enter if it went back to a sensible level.

Also some shows charge CC entry price for an entry in stakes only, which I think is unfair.  For example at South Wales I have had to enter two bitches in one class, because to enter her in Veteran Stakes only would have cost much more.

Being new to showing Barbara (well probably not that new but only 1 year) I was talking about the stakes classes with my OH the other day as I have not ever entered any.  Usually we have to dash to get home for my young daughters but this year they have come to the shows with us - but they do get bored! as does my OH - but I have started to look at them and think shall I / shan't I - but must admit the missing it / entry price is something to think about - esp. as I have three gordons in the ring at the moment so it's pricey enough - and I know that it's only another £3/4 but added on well.....

Still not sure about them though....maybe I'll go and watch some to get my head round it!/what would I be letting myself in for!!

I think them great experience for the dogs where they get to be in the ring with all the other breeds, useful for when you get to go in the Group ring, as it will be familiar.

the other side of it for me is because they take some time, you can get to chat to the owners/breeders of other breeds.  It is amazing what you can learn about not only other breeds but about your own when you compare and contrast, and the dogs enjoy making new Friends too :D

I also feel less nervous in these mixed classes, as you don't feel so under scrutiny as in the breed ring, and the competition is apples and oranges so you never feel hard done by.

Thanks for that Barbara - very helpful advice - and makes alot of sense. :)

that's really lovely attitude..I think good feeling between the people goes a long way to attracting people to a breed.  So far all the people I've met in my bred have seemed really lovely and I do hope they genuinely are.

All this steak thing you mention confuses me though. I bet it's already been explained to me! oh dear... I need a new brain to help me remember all the information I am given!

Stakes are classes that have prizes (rarely money these days).

Most commonly there will be puppy stakes and Veteran stakes.  there are others and they are mixed classes.

That is awful - the side of showing that I don't like the jealousy and sniping!

It is a shame that these people felt that had to openly vent their jealousy in this way and spoil everyone's enjoyment - which is what it should be enjoyable - and yes you are right if they can't take being beaten - don't go!

On a happier note - well done with Archie see he got all his naughtiness out on Monday!

We all have ups and downs but like SWD I go for a good day out and to meet up with the many friends I have made.

We're like you and have only been showing a year so consider ourselves newbies.

We go for a day out and if we do get a rosette or card (any placing will do :-) ) it's lovely, if we don't so what we've enjoyed ourselves, seen lots of nice dogs and made the most of it.  Plus we're still taking our little yeti home with us :D

Your right it does spoil everyone's enjoyment and puts people off showing as well i would think.

what do these people thing they are.

i am so glad i was not at the show.as a new breed to the uk we breeders should be pulling together not having cat fights.in or around the ring.

so that why i do my own thing with my dogs.

Well done Jenny and Archie.  Its a good job I don't go to shows intending to win because with Sophie's mental attitude I would come away very disappointed.  Whispered comments and behind the hand opinions are part and parcel of showing but to openly disrespect a competitor is very rude and ignorant.

CarolW

Same here Terri.  Unfortunately people in every walk of life can be extremely childish, think that's why I prefer the company of my dogs rather than people :d

It just doesn't do anything to help a breed, though luckily 90% of the people in the breed have a lot of fun with them outside the show scene!

Thats a terrible thing to do, even if you dont agree with the judging for whatever reason people should still have the decency to clap the winner! :rolleyes: I know that when im in the ring and ii dont get 1st, even if it because i know that the winner won because it was a friend or the judge or something. I find that as soon as i have said well done and kissed my dog, then its done with and i can enjoy watching the rest of the classes rather than getting annoyed.

It was nice to see in the ANVSC terrier class that we wanted to watch even though only one turned up, everyone clapped. The judge was excellent as well because she gave the dog the full time (some judges dont if there is only one there :rolleyes: ) She also got him to do a lap of honour round the ring, and thank the spectators for clapping and cheering the winner. I have to say most of the people that were clapping were mini schnauzer people! :D lol As they had just been in the ring. But it was nice to see and even nicer that the judge commented :) 

sarah xxx

Obviously you all missed the 'booing' that happened outside the Yankee ring at Crufts!? Disgraceful behaviour by a leading Breeder in Yankees and other breeds!! I believe an official complaint was made, especially as the person doing the most booing stopped his Judging to watch the BOB!!! (he was Judging another breed) This type of behaviour, really unsporting, does little to encourage new blood into Showing does it, in fact it leaves a nasty taste in the mouth and I would have been inclined to let them now how upsetting the behaviour was!! All the best, Dawn