We will carry you through the life of many Ra-Ca pups in their show careers. We have made these show pages basic and fun for the novice people, more a crash course in owner handling. Sit back and enjoy, a day in the life of a show puppy!
It all begins with the choice of who to keep.
Socialization is crucial and begins at birth.
Holding, touching, kissing and talking to begins the path of trust.
Some choose to crop, others choose natural ears.
Don't forget crate training, baths, nail trimming, and early leash training.
Practice, practice, practice, but don't expect perfection! Conformation classes are great too!
Pictures taken at Middleburg Kennel Club B/OB Sanctioned Match, March 2002.
It's match time!
Have family and other owners join in the fun!
Future Jr. showmanship contender (our son, Alex!)
Going for best in Breed.
Then best in Group.
Win or lose, it's ALL fun!
The rewards after the show...relaxation time!
Puppies at 18 weeks
Pictures taken at Gloucester Kennel Club B/OB Sanctioned Match, April 2002.
The waiting game.
Alex stacking Shade in Jr's.
Ready!
Looking good no matter the direction!
Coming...
Going...
Catherine stacking Thunder.
Ready!
Alex going for best in Group.
Shade see's her Mom no matter where she is!
Alex takes Gloucester by storm! :)
Thunder showing his form at handling classes (pictured at 5 months).
Alecia with Shade eagerly awaiting her turn at classes (pictured at 5 months).
Thunder watching closely the rest of the class perform.
Thunder and I posing for our Daneworld ad. (Thunder 6 months old)
Alex and Shade posing for our Daneworld ad. (Shade 6 months old)
Picture taken at Middle Peninsula Kennel Club Sanctioned Match, June 2002. Alex in Jr's with 6 other children. Way to go kids!
Pictures taken at Southern MD Kennel Club Sanctioned Match, June 2002. Thunder loves the women judges!
Thunder standing so nice for the judge.
Shade and Alex at the Southern MD Kennel Club match.
Shade giving the judge a kiss!
Our first AKC show was on July 6th 2002 at West Friendship MD. The Judge said Thunder "Can really move! Wait until his head comes up and his shoulders come in line, what a mover!" I have to run to keep up with him :) Shade was nervous, but handled herself well. Alex looked nice in his dress clothes and tie. We were very proud of them!