Well, she measured up pretty good. The trainers said she does have good form, nice teeth (who doesn't at almost 5months?), is attentive, has very striking color and is an over all very pretty girl. BUT that doesn't mean she will show well..*SIGH* And she was classed at the small end for her breed at this age. Also, said, it doesn't mean she will not grow to perfect standard in the next 2yrs either. So, it was neither encouraging or discouraging, it just was.
What did I look for? I looked for a nice straight back, and a puppy that looked 'right' to me. And of all the nutty things, one that was, pretty to me mostly.... I know, I know, no experience but it was a gutt thing.
She starts her basics next Wed. I'll be the handler. I had the option to have someone else train her but I opted to learn for now.
Everyone today was very nice but, this is just the beginning.
From here out, I'll go to the brags section with progress (if there is any
). I'm hoping she'll be ready by May to try a local show. That's just short of 5 months away, and she's really smart so, we'll see.
Thanks for the help!
~Pam~
*Was amazed at the rules for training/showing if your dog goes into heat as well, that didn't even occur to me until I read that on the paperwork! Doggie diapers, what fun.*