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Well, just got back from my first AKC show @ the Saw Mill River KC in White Plains, NY - and what an experience!!!

EVERYONE from the ring steward to the judge to the other exhibitors both in this breed and the few I met back in the grooming room from other breeds - they were just SOOOO helpful to a newb who didn't even have her armband on the correct arm lol. A very well known, well respected breeder was there and I just cannot tell you how grateful I am to her for all her advice & encouragement. She really made my day there, made me feel welcome

When all was said and done, this was an awesome experience. Indy was shown in the open class and took first prize I seriously need to work on my grooming AND handling skills, however ... SERIOUSLY. lol. The dog knew what he was doing, I was a mess!

Just wanted to share w/ the group, since this was such a great day out!

Beagled1,

Glad you had a good time at the show! They are addictive.... Can't just go to one ya know....

I'm so glad that you had a great time
Keep coming back, you'll learn quickly.
Congrats on the 1st!!

Honeypot you are a better reader then I am I didn't catch that Beagled1 got a first!
Congratulations gal way to go!

Thanks guys

Addictive doesn't even begin to describe it, lol! Had only ever done UKC bench, so was a little intimidated about doing the "real" AKC conformation shows. So glad I went, though! I think poor Indy has had it with showing but I'm hoping to get some pups out of him this year to show ...