Rottweilers Ate My Laptop

Rottweilers. Computers. Cameras. World Domination. Not necessarily in that order.

Rottweilers.
Computers. Cameras.
World Domination.
Not necessarily in that order.

Something I really like about sieger shows

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If you’ve been to a sieger (German-style conformation) show, or if you read the article from yesterday’s post, you know that each dog shown gets an individual critique from the judge. This critique is given for all to hear, and a written transcript goes to the owner or handler after the show.

The first dog shows I attended were AKC shows, and the selection of the winners was a mystifying process to me then (and if I’m really being honest, now, too). I knew that the judge was comparing each dog to the breed’s written standard with a hands-on examination plus observing the dog in motion, but I didn’t really get how the judge arrived at the final placements.

I feel like my Rottweiler conformation education was accelerated when I started attending sieger shows, and really paying attention to the individual critiques.
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Two weeks till showtime!

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In just over two weeks, Axel will be headed out on a short road trip with his breeder. That’s right, it’s showtime again! This time, he’s going to a sieger (German-style conformation) show: American Rottweiler Verein’s 2010 Nationals.

Once upon a time, we could count on at least three or four sieger shows a year within easy driving distance. This hasn’t been the case in the last few years. Axel’s last sieger show appearance was when he was about 18 months old; he’ll be four this November. It was his very first show outing and he did very well, placing second in a fairly large 12-18 month old class.
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Black and red!

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Freya! Freya! The mail just came, and the package I just opened is for you!

Remember the giveaway we entered over at Neil’s blog, Life With Dogs, about a week ago? Well, look what you won, and Karen from Doggie Stylish sent it to you so quickly, too! Let’s put some pictures up to show how pretty you look in your black and red collar!

Freya says, “Mom, why are you taking photos of the back of my head, when my face is the most beautiful part of me?”

Well, Freya, your Undercoat of Doom is kind of getting in the way. We want to show everyone the details on your beautiful new collar, as well as your own beauty.

Freya says, “Okay, fine. Thanks, Karen! Thanks, Neil! I love my new collar.”

Axel says, “Where’s mine?”

Looks like we will be placing an order for another collar very, very soon!

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