Kiger Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Kato went back to back to back and took a 5 point, a 4 point, and a 3 point major so he's done and I don't need to show him anymore unless I want to. Now what do I do? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pei obssessed Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Wow! Congratulations Kato! :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 [size=7][color=blue]CONGRATULATIONS KATO[/color][/size] :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 I don't know. You have to be going to shows every weekend to rack up the points for those shows. Top 5 for Westminster and top 25 for the Eukanuba. Westminster is really awful according to my breeder. If you're on at 8am and you lose, you still have to hang out there for 14 hours letting 25,000 people poke at your dog or get fined by the AKC. Also, she knew the winner 3 months in advance. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 CONGRATS! Way ta go! I say you should keep showin him! Get to the BIG PLACES!! :D :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Congratulations and well done!!! How old is Kato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Champion Kato! :klacz: It does have a nice ring to it! :modla: He is a lovely dog and would be sure to win again and again if you want to continue showing. If Kato likes the show routine and you do too, keep it up! If you want to just enjoy life with Kato, do that! Either way, he is a great dog and you are a great dog mom! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Congrats! :thumbs: U need to give it serious thought. Does Kato enjoy it? Do U think he would like something else better? Remember, there's lots of wonderful doggie sports out there! Get out and have fun. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblezzz Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Have to say, I know nothing about shows, but 3,4,5 points sound impressive... :P Congratulations!! :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: You have a beautiful dog! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 [quote name='Kiger']Kato went back to back to back and took a 5 point, a 4 point, and a 3 point major so he's done and I don't need to show him anymore unless I want to. Now what do I do? :lol:[/quote] Congratulations!!!!!! :BIG: That's just fabulous! Now as to what to do....you can start by adding Ch Kato to your signature! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 He is such a handsome boy! You sould go for the crown. He is all a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 [quote name='Nancy B'] Congratulations!!!!!! :BIG: That's just fabulous! Now as to what to do....you can start by adding Ch Kato to your signature! :D[/quote] His breeder wants me to put a CD on the backend too. BTW, what are all these?? [color=red]Kaliber's Southern Accent CD AX MXJ WAC AD OAC OJC NGC BHIC CGC TDIA[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 [quote name='Kiger'][quote name='Nancy B'] Congratulations!!!!!! :BIG: That's just fabulous! Now as to what to do....you can start by adding Ch Kato to your signature! :D[/quote] His breeder wants me to put a CD on the backend too. BTW, what are all these?? [color=red]Kaliber's Southern Accent CD AX MXJ WAC AD OAC OJC NGC BHIC CGC TDIA[/color][/quote] CD - AKC Companion Dog title, novice obedience AX - AKC Agility Excellent title MXJ - AKC Master Agility Excellent Jumpers title WAC - Working Aptitude Certification given by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America. Similar to the TT but, much more difficult for a Dobe to pass. AD - USDAA Novice Agility Title OAC - NADAC Open Agility title OJC - NADAC Open Agility Jumpers title NGC - NADAC Novice Gamblers title BHIC - Basic Herding Instinct Certificate from the American International Herding Society CGC - AKC Canine Good Citizen TDIA - A title given by Therapy Dogs Internationa to TDI dogs who have made more than 50 therapy visit and provide supporting doccumentation. We don't do NADAC agility anymore, that's why her titles aren't as advanced as AKC. I had also suspended USDAA trials while I was getting Mason into AKC but, we'll resume those in the fall. Agility is a whole lot of fun! Have you considered doing agility with Kato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolk9s Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Way to go Kato!! Huge congrats to you both! I agree with your breeder, Kato will be a well rounded champion with a title on the 'other' end as well! Either obedience or agility, having his CGC would not hurt at all either. You could train him for obedience and special him in conformation until you are ready for ob. trials. If you are not interested in obedience, a class of it would lay some nice foundation for an agility career, much more enjoyable in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 He would never pass the CGC test. I always said he'd make a great therapy dog except that he likes to grab your arm in his mouth when he sees you. He also has springs in his legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pei obssessed Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 [quote name='Kiger']he likes to grab your arm in his mouth when he sees you. He also has springs in his legs.[/quote] That about describes Hippo too :lol: She can fly through the air to give unsuspecting strangers a french kiss :evilbat: That's why I explained to her that if she destroys anything in our apartment she's gonna have to get a job, and the only one she's fit for is posing for a "calendar girl"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolk9s Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Candy flunked the CGC test too! She did beautifully in exercises 1-9. The 10th exercise was supervised separation from me, that's is what failed her. She actually behaved better than expected, no crying or jerking the leash, she jumped up onto the person holding her leash twice seeking reassurance. Its funny, the lady was so nice about it, said she was not allowed to speak to Candy and she felt sure if she had Candy would have been fine. I do think it's rather stupid, if I have to ask anyone to hold her leash for me, they would most likely speak to her. Anyway, perhaps we will try again someday, her confidence has grown a bit tho she is still clingy to me at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 [size=7][color=red]CONGRATULATIONS KIGER AND KATO[/color][/size] :laola: :laola: :laola: :laola: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Way to go Kiger and Kato! :bday: :bday: :bday: :B-fly: :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 [quote name='Kiger']Kato went back to back to back and took a 5 point, a 4 point, and a 3 point major so he's done and I don't need to show him anymore unless I want to. Now what do I do? :lol:[/quote] Girl, you got some top quality stuff, [b]Campaign him[/b]. That's some big deal wins, especially at his age. Send him with a professional handler to the really big shows. BIS winners are also invited to both Westminster and Eukanuba, and you can jump up in the standings with Group 1 wins. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 [size=7][color=violet][b]CONGRATULATIONS KIGER AND KATO!!!![/b][/color][/size] Ohh, I'm so happy for you! Kato certainly is one of the most beautiful dogs I've ever seen, I was not surprised that he won! :D Show him some more! If he enjoys it tho! He's such a handsome boy! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 [quote name='Rosebud'] Girl, you got some top quality stuff, [b]Campaign him[/b]. That's some big deal wins, especially at his age. Send him with a professional handler to the really big shows. BIS winners are also invited to both Westminster and Eukanuba, and you can jump up in the standings with Group 1 wins. :angel:[/quote] That takes big $$$$$$$ The road to Westminster can cost $50,000 if you hire a handler - and if you want to play with the big boys at that level, you have to hire a pro. A lot of those top dogs are on the road almost 365 days a year in order to get the points they need. Only the top 5 of each breed get invited, the rest of the slots are run like a lottery. Also, because Shibas are relatively new to the AKC, they don't tend to do well in the groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 :wink: But with his [b]"Look at ME!!!!"[/b] attitude he's sure to get some notice in the group ring. I would still recommend sending him out to at least one big show a month with a pro, let them evaluate whether they would be able to have a chance with him a the Garden and go from there. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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