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[granny-mo]

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This is going to be a difficult question to explain, but here goes...

We have a 13 month old Whippet and we're new to the show circuit. As we need as much practice (dog and handler alike ) as possible we we're thinking about entering our dog into as many classes as possible, i.e. special yearling, postgraduate and stakes classes. However, we've heard that if (for example) you enter a dog in something like special yearling and WIN then you enter it in for another class and don't get placed you are no longer able to go for best of breed.

What we would like to know is if this is true? Also if this is true can you still ENTER your dogs into these classes but then if they win a class PULL OUT of the other classes and enter BOB?

We may of misunderstood what we heard so please if anyone could explain. :unsure:

 

[Juley]

Hi, if you enter say 3 classes in breed, eg. junior, yearling and graduate, you HAVE to go in the ring for all of them or withdraw from ALL of them. if you win the first class you CANNOT withdraw from any others and still go in for BOB. Really at 13 months, one breed class and maybe one stakes class would be enough for a youngster. Just to clarify, if you did go BOB you could then withdraw from any STAKES class to still be eligible for BIS

 

[granny-mo]

Thanks Juley for clarifying that, it helps alot. :lol:

It's quite a bit to get your head around all the rules. :wacko:

 

[Juley]

When you go to your first show, most of the other people will be more used to everything and will show you the ropes. Good luck. :luck:

 

[T Hoare]

Just to echo juley, for a dog of 13 months 2 classes is enough in my opinion. If you go in 3 or 4 classes you will find your dog will get 'fed up' with showing very quickly.

You can't withdraw from breed classes to remain unbeaten but can withdraw from variety classes.

 

[whippynit]

Hi too! just to add - have you been going to ringcraft classes with your dog? these can be a great way to learn handling skills and also socialise your dog. Most have ' match nights' too . :thumbsup: Also its usaully best to start at open shows rather than the champs.