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Long talk with Dr. Gonto

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  • D

    Anne,

    How do these breeders know that sometime in the future you might want to own a show dog? A club has to have new members or it will decline in membership over time. If I was a breeder and club member I would want people joining who are serious about the breed.

    I think it is important for a newbie to the breed to attend shows and events as it is a good way to gain knowledge about Bs especially when it comes to type and movement.

    Jennifer

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  • MacPackM

    I thought the same thing back then, Jennifer, and was surprised that membership in BCOA was so difficult. And I did consider showing. The only puppy we ever bought, from south Florida, I planned to show but when told I had to cut off her long gorgeous whiskers, I decided her show career was ending before beginning, haha!
    Might take a stab at again some day, just for fun, when I retire. Thinking about a black boy pup next year…....

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • T

    Don't take my word for it; for those BCOA members - feel free to ask to join the group and see for yourself how hard folks have been working:

    http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bcoahealth/

    Linda, I took your advice and used this link to join the group. I have had my request answered. Since you invited us to join can you arrange to accept my request to join the group?
    Thanks
    Therese

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  • sinbajeS

    @Therese:

    Linda, I took your advice and used this link to join the group. I have had my request answered. Since you invited us to join can you arrange to accept my request to join the group?
    Thanks Therese

    I assume you mean you have NOT had your request answered??

    I am just an auditor to the group though I do post and voice my unofficial opines on occasion since I am not on the committee.

    I will send an email to the co-chairs/moderators and tell them there is a request from you. It is always possible they have not seen it as these is a ton of mail these days.

    If I hear back I will let you know via email - assuming you do not get a reply for your request from them.

    Hope that is sufficient.

    baroos to youse, Linda C.V.T

    sinbaje basenjis-making history: the first PACH, MACH & AKC Triple CH!

    Feigh: MBIF,MACH2,FC,CDX,RAE,SC,GRC,FCh,RATS

    Clay: CD,RA,JC,AX,AXJ,MXP,MJP

    V: HIT,UKC/AMCH,PACH,CDX,SC,RE,MX,MXJ,PAX

    Ph'nx: UKC/AMCH,CD,BN,RN,MX,MXJ,RATS

    Ford: RATN,ETD

    Rainbow Bridge:

    Tre: U-CD,MBIF-DCh,CDX,SC,LCM,OAP,AJP

    Sage: U-CD,UCI-CH,UD,AX,OAJ

    Drew: HIT,TripleCH,CDX,SC,FCh,RE,PAX

    sinbaje - home to the hounds of silence

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  • T

    Thanks Linda, I got your message at home as well.
    Therese

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