Ripley's first evening of showing this weekend went well! Two shows on Thursday night. It was a late night as Guardians didn't go in until 9pm and we didn't get home until midnight.
The first show Ripley was really amped up and was rushed more than normal so she hardly got a chance but it was a nice warm up for their nerves.
Show 2 Ripley did so well gaiting and free stacking. She didn't squirm for her teeth inspection. No competition today for Best Female/Male so she went on to Best of Breed against Best Champion and Best GrCh, our dear friend Marcy and her handsome guy who is the #1 Dobe, #1 Guardian. Ripley won her first Best of Breed at only her second time out for points! Everyone was so excited for her and Derek!! We can't thank Marcy enough for her continued support and encouragement, "don't doubt yourself, anything can happen!" Derek was elated and honored to have won!
Ripley then had her first experience in group for Guardians and has never experienced a dog gaiting behind her. It was funny and cute; she kept thinking the female behind her wanted to play when she sees she's "being chased" by her LOL. Although she didn't place because of that, the judge was so very kind to compliment them both after making placements and said "she will be REALLY nice when she gets it together" Ripley gave everyone a laugh, you could tell she was the youngest one out there and she was having a blast LOL. It was great experience for her and she will eventually get used to it.
We go back to show again today with one extra Doberman for a total of 5 and then on Saturday there will be 8; 3 females, 4 champions and one gch! Our breeder will be there on Saturday and a bunch of other friends so we are looking forward to the Dobe party!
Patience was not her virtue last night. Boy was she amped and ready to go and show.
Derek and Ripley with their Best of Breed win ribbon.
The gorgeous warm/cool show coat and neck gaiter is from Teddi Designs by Marcy. Log in to Facebook She has a $20 off special going on right now. Her coats are soooo pretty.
The first show Ripley was really amped up and was rushed more than normal so she hardly got a chance but it was a nice warm up for their nerves.
Show 2 Ripley did so well gaiting and free stacking. She didn't squirm for her teeth inspection. No competition today for Best Female/Male so she went on to Best of Breed against Best Champion and Best GrCh, our dear friend Marcy and her handsome guy who is the #1 Dobe, #1 Guardian. Ripley won her first Best of Breed at only her second time out for points! Everyone was so excited for her and Derek!! We can't thank Marcy enough for her continued support and encouragement, "don't doubt yourself, anything can happen!" Derek was elated and honored to have won!
Ripley then had her first experience in group for Guardians and has never experienced a dog gaiting behind her. It was funny and cute; she kept thinking the female behind her wanted to play when she sees she's "being chased" by her LOL. Although she didn't place because of that, the judge was so very kind to compliment them both after making placements and said "she will be REALLY nice when she gets it together" Ripley gave everyone a laugh, you could tell she was the youngest one out there and she was having a blast LOL. It was great experience for her and she will eventually get used to it.
We go back to show again today with one extra Doberman for a total of 5 and then on Saturday there will be 8; 3 females, 4 champions and one gch! Our breeder will be there on Saturday and a bunch of other friends so we are looking forward to the Dobe party!
Patience was not her virtue last night. Boy was she amped and ready to go and show.
Derek and Ripley with their Best of Breed win ribbon.
The gorgeous warm/cool show coat and neck gaiter is from Teddi Designs by Marcy. Log in to Facebook She has a $20 off special going on right now. Her coats are soooo pretty.
