being my first time....what is the best time to arrive ?
the professionals obviously know the routine but us newbies .....any good advice??????
and any tips.. things to remember ....
of course I wont forget the dog!

Roni

We usually get there for about 7.30, and its quite packed even then gives the dogs time to settle as judging starts around 9.00. We take our own food and drinks as I find they are a tad expensive and long queues. Its a long day, dogs not allowed out till 4pm, so make sure you take comfy shoes
What day you going?

thanks for the info ....got the comfy  shoes...LOL we are there on the Thursday ..beardies

Have been to watch but never taken part....what about the catalogues?

Roni

If you've already ordered one you should have a catalogue ticket that came with your passes?  but I think you should be able to buy them on the day from the 'catalogue' stand :)
We are there Thursday, Leonbergers :)
Hope you have a really good day, and good luck

Dee

Also, make your first stop the Ladies, because believe me when you need to go, the queues are out of the doors!  Never think,@I'll just nip to the loo before my class starts', because by the time you've queued, your class will be finished. I kid you not!  Plenty of food and drink and water for the dog. 

yes pre-ordered my catalogue ..
remember the queue for the ladies from when we were just visiting thanks for all your advice.

plus plenty of butties to keep his lordship happy!

I found it impossible to leave the benches and ringside at all last year, and didn't go to the loo all day, as I would never have got back to the ring in time.  I went on the way in and out.  Didn't dare drink anything all day, not healthy.

I think it's dreadful that they haven't got some of the toilets set aside for exhibitors ONLY. It always drives me mad having to wait in a queue that is so long it starts way outside, only to find there are only 2 or 3 of us that are exhibitors, the rest are visitors -and the exhibitors may be in a real rush to get into the ring.

easier to use the gents

they should put up porta loo's like at the local shows  dont like them but better than nothing .

Roni

Forthe thursday lot.. Only 273.5 hours to go until the 1st breed is in the ring (Mal's @8 am).. Yikes lol lol :)