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Stryker · 02-17-2010, 10:47 AM

This is an article I just read in the magazine "SHOWSIGHT The Dog Show Magazine". It was written by Peter Belmont Jr. It is a fascinating and informative article about the survival of the smaller shows.
This is a quote from the Header of the article.

QUOTE "During these uncertain economic times, it is our smaller shows that need support. They must survive! Smaller dog shows are not only the way dog shows started out, they are still in the majority. True, our larger shows are more glamorous (on the surface only, pardon me) and receive greater media attention, but the smaller shows are the sport's lifeblood. I have exhibited and judges at both and I vote for the smaller" END QUOTE

If you get the opportunity, read it! It's a great article......got to love the small shows too!

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 10:55 AM

I could not agree more! I'm constantly encouraging people to go to dog shows in their area.

Stryker · 02-17-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm going to San Marcus this weekend....I'll be supporting this weekend!!!!

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 11:49 AM

Aww.....lucky you! I do have a few coming up this spring, so my wait won't be too long.

BonBon · 02-17-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

Aww.....lucky you! I do have a few coming up this spring, so my wait won't be too long.

Which ones are you going to, Jen? I've never been to one - I keep meaning to but something always seems to come up.

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 01:36 PM

There's Claremore and Grove in April, I'll def go to these two, and one in Carthage, Mo next month that I might go to. Of course then there is OKC in May....can't wait for that one!

Hey Bonny, do you want to go to the Claremore or even the Grove show with me? Claremore won't be as big as Grove, but is closer.

BonBon · 02-17-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

There's Claremore and Grove in April, I'll def go to these two, and one in Carthage, Mo next month that I might go to. Of course then there is OKC in May....can't wait for that one!

Hey Bonny, do you want to go to the Claremore or even the Grove show with me? Claremore won't be as big as Grove, but is closer.

Is the OKC one the one that actually in Shawnee? Or is Shawnee later in the year...maybe September?

I'd really like to go to the one in Claremore, & it would be great going with someone who actually knows what's going on.

I would be clueless.

That would be great - thanks!

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 02:07 PM

OKC is the Okla YT Specialty club's show and is near downtown, I believe. Shawnee must be an all breed show possibly and could be in Sept., IDK.

Claremore will be a good first time dog show for you. It's small enough you won't be overwhelmed but large enough you'll be certain to see some beautiful dogs, same way with the Grove show though.....Reno's breeder will be there.

Okay, so we're on for Claremore, that's April 3rd.

Hey.....save some $$$, I'm sure you'll find something at a vendors booth you'll just have to have!

BonBon · 02-17-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

OKC is the Okla YT Specialty club's show and is near downtown, I believe. Shawnee must be an all breed show possibly and could be in Sept., IDK.

Claremore will be a good first time dog show for you. It's small enough you won't be overwhelmed but large enough you'll be certain to see some beautiful dogs, same way with the Grove show though.....Reno's breeder will be there.

Okay, so we're on for Claremore, that's April 3rd.

Hey.....save some $$$, I'm sure you'll find something at a vendors booth you'll just have to have!

Ya think?

Really though - thanks for the warning!

When is the show in Grove? Mary (Mardelin) told me how to find the schedule awhile back but I need to figure it out again. If I enjoy the Claremore show (which I'm sure I will), I may try to go to the one in Grove, too.

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 03:51 PM

Grove starts on a Thurs with the first kennel club, but goes through Sun, as it's three different clubs hosting the shows. I'll probably be going each day, so if you want to go on Sat. or Sun. just let me know.

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tegamom1 · 02-17-2010, 05:46 PM

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Mardelin · 02-17-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

OKC is the Okla YT Specialty club's show and is near downtown, I believe. Shawnee must be an all breed show possibly and could be in Sept., IDK.

Claremore will be a good first time dog show for you. It's small enough you won't be overwhelmed but large enough you'll be certain to see some beautiful dogs, same way with the Grove show though.....Reno's breeder will be there.

Okay, so we're on for Claremore, that's April 3rd.

Hey.....save some $$$, I'm sure you'll find something at a vendors booth you'll just have to have!

OK YT is in May

Shawnee is in Sept.....

I love Claremore and Grove use to be my favorite show....but, I'm told the town has changed and doesn't have that small town atmosphere anymore.

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

OK YT is in May

Shawnee is in Sept.....

I love Claremore and Grove use to be my favorite show....but, I'm told the town has changed and doesn't have that small town atmosphere anymore.

Are you talking about Grove, Mary? It's still very small town, just busier than it used to be....lots of retired folks are moving there anymore.

Mardelin · 02-17-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

Are you talking about Grove, Mary? It's still very small town, just busier than it used to be....lots of retired folks are moving there anymore.

yeah! I understand they knocked down that cute resturant down off the bluff, over looking the water and the Mexican resturant is gone.......

The motel we use to stay at and it wasn't by any means the Ritz.....will not let females use the wash clothes to wash their faces.

jencar98 · 02-17-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

yeah! I understand they knocked down that cute resturant down off the bluff, over looking the water and the Mexican resturant is gone.......

The motel we use to stay at and it wasn't by any means the Ritz.....will not let females use the wash clothes to wash their faces.

LOLOL....No...it definitely is not the Ritz....OMG....you're kidding about the wash clothes.....a ladies face is probably the least offensive thing those wash clothes have touched

02-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
Stryker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 67	The Smaller Shows Must Survive, NO FLOURISH This is an article I just read in the magazine "SHOWSIGHT The Dog Show Magazine". It was written by Peter Belmont Jr. It is a fascinating and informative article about the survival of the smaller shows. This is a quote from the Header of the article. QUOTE "During these uncertain economic times, it is our smaller shows that need support. They must survive! Smaller dog shows are not only the way dog shows started out, they are still in the majority. True, our larger shows are more glamorous (on the surface only, pardon me) and receive greater media attention, but the smaller shows are the sport's lifeblood. I have exhibited and judges at both and I vote for the smaller" END QUOTE If you get the opportunity, read it! It's a great article......got to love the small shows too!

02-17-2010, 10:55 AM	#2
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I could not agree more! I'm constantly encouraging people to go to dog shows in their area. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-17-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Aww.....lucky you! I do have a few coming up this spring, so my wait won't be too long. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#6
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	There's Claremore and Grove in April, I'll def go to these two, and one in Carthage, Mo next month that I might go to. Of course then there is OKC in May....can't wait for that one! Hey Bonny, do you want to go to the Claremore or even the Grove show with me? Claremore won't be as big as Grove, but is closer. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-17-2010, 02:07 PM	#8
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	OKC is the Okla YT Specialty club's show and is near downtown, I believe. Shawnee must be an all breed show possibly and could be in Sept., IDK. Claremore will be a good first time dog show for you. It's small enough you won't be overwhelmed but large enough you'll be certain to see some beautiful dogs, same way with the Grove show though.....Reno's breeder will be there. Okay, so we're on for Claremore, that's April 3rd. Hey.....save some $$$, I'm sure you'll find something at a vendors booth you'll just have to have! __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-17-2010, 11:46 AM	#3
Stryker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 67	I'm going to San Marcus this weekend....I'll be supporting this weekend!!!!

02-17-2010, 03:51 PM	#10
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Grove starts on a Thurs with the first kennel club, but goes through Sun, as it's three different clubs hosting the shows. I'll probably be going each day, so if you want to go on Sat. or Sun. just let me know. InfoDog List of Pure Bred Dog Shows Held in OK __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-17-2010, 05:46 PM	#11
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	Here's also Onofrios Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers