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  • Here's what the standard says about colour…
    Color–Chestnut red; pure black; tricolor (pure black and chestnut red); or brindle (black stripes on a background of chestnut red); all with white feet, chest and tail tip. White legs, blaze and collar optional. The amount of white should never predominate over primary color. Color and markings should be rich, clear and well-defined, with a distinct line of demarcation between the black and red of tricolors and the stripes of brindles.

    I've seen brindles win that have a chocolate colour background instead of red and in fact saw one win breed at a huge East Coast show recently. I've also seen brindles win that are mainly red and you can barely make out their stripes.

  • I've seen women wearing everything from jeans to almost formal wear. There is one woman I've seen that shows Salukis whose wardrobe is to die for (usually longer skirts and flowing pants - and consequently she looks stunning) - I'm sure she spends more on her clothes than I earn in a year.

    One thing show people told me about clothing for women to show in is to wear nice clothing (think office attire) that you don't mind getting damaged and is easily washable - because of stains and putting bait, etc. in pockets.

    And regarding shoes - be sure they are comfortable but that aren't slippery to run in (especially for shows outdoors).

  • renault1,
    Thank you so much for your in put on the brindle color. Otis isn't the wrong color I guess, I actually think he is gorgeous..lol,

    He is dark with red stripes, so reverse brindle I guess..somebody that saw him once called him Mahogany Brindle, homemade word though, I guess.

    I will look into some show training though, it sounds like something fun to do for him and for me.

  • We are going to try and let our son show Jaycee. Be good for him and her so at least I do not have to worry about high heels and dresses. Just nice suit and nice shoes I can handle that. ( I hope) That would be crazy to wear shoes with heels just standing around getting ready would kill your feet.

    Rita Jean

  • No, he is not a reverse brindle, he just has lots of stripes… the base coat is red, but dark. Not that unusal, there are many his color.....

    And for clothes... NEVER HEELS...gggg

  • @tanza:

    And for clothes… NEVER HEELS...gggg

    Ha, ha, ha…although i would like to see that...especially outdoors on grass! Would be quite entertaining for the spectators. ;)

  • I see, I never thought of him as regular brindle with lots of stripes..see I am a newbie, that is why I love this board.
    And no heels for me..even though it probably would bring on some laughter..

  • Otis still very pretty really shines out.

    For heels my daughter wear 5 and 6 inch heels and would run stairs at high school and not fall. It's living in Kansas has done something to her.

    Rita Jean

  • I know what is up with all these high school girls and their high heels? I have never been comfortable in them, plus it makes me well over 6 feet 5 inches..so too tall around my peers..not that I am in highschool, but once I was. I have a niece that loves her high heel shoes at 17 yrs…I was all about comfort back then and I am still all about comfort..sneakers, Keens, MBT's or the like..if not I am not going..LOL. Well I am a little more flexible then that, but only a little ;).

    Otis' shiny, smooth fur I contribute to his diet...RAW, although it hasn't helped our Schnorkie mix, her fur is more on the dull side..

  • The only thing I can add in addition to what everyone else said is that when you go to handling classes or private lessons, please speak up if the "teacher" is handling your dog in a way you're not comfortable with. I'm personally not really fond of the "pretend to drop the dog off the table" and other similar methods for show training. There are very nice positive methods for getting your dog comfortable with all of the routines. My initial handling classes were not a positive experience for me or Zoni because several of these methods were used. I was a little hesitant to speak up initially because I was so new to all of it. After I spoke to the instructor, things have gone a lot more smoothly after that.

    Good luck! Is your son going to try junior handling?

  • Nemo, if you are asking me about my son, no,he is only 4 years old, but my daughter might give it a try, if not myself.

    RitaJean will have her son give it a go, I believe.

  • @Basenjimamma:

    Nemo, if you are asking me about my son, no,he is only 4 years old, but my daughter might give it a try, if not myself.

    RitaJean will have her son give it a go, I believe.

    I was referring to Rita Jean, the original poster. Sorry for the confusion.

  • Thank you for the information that will be very helpful. As everyone all ready knows on here I can and will speak out soemtimes not always best. Thank you and I will keep that in my mind.

    Yes my son is going to try and learn he was 13 the end of July. I just was thinking Jaycee will be learning and he will so maybe it will go well for the both of them.

    Eli is rather a big kid stands 5'6" has 10 1/2 mans shoe and at 130 lbs. Loves Jaycee so much and she loves him. Eli went back to school made her sick for two days when she could not find him.

    Again thank you any help or info is very welcome.

    Rita Jean

  • I think Eli and Jaycee will have so much fun learning together. Sounds like a good experience.

  • And to get them used to being on a table for exam, you can start at home. Use anything that is raised off the floor… counter, table, washing machine (just make sure you put something down that is non skid). My suggestion for anyone considering showing however is to invest in a grooming table.

  • Pat thank you I will look into the grooming table.

    Basenjimamma I hope they have fun. Eli's good with dogs and so kind and happy be good.

    Rita Jean

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