Is there a way to find out, from a place like InfoDog, whose dogs are
entered in a show? I see the shows and I even seen how many dogs of each
breed have been entered but I'd like to find out which dogs if possible.

There's a show coming up that I'm thinking of going to but its a 2.5 hour
drive each way. For curiosity's sake that a bit much given current gas
prices *but* if there were dogs of certain lines entered then it'd be worth
it to go just because I'd be meeting breeders I've talked to in the past.

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Tara

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Is there a way to find out, from a place like InfoDog, whose dogs are
entered in a show?

Not in AKC, it's against the rules. You can ask people if they've
entered, that sort of thing, but no one involved in the show may release
the names of exhibitors or the dogs.

Debbie

"Tee" wrote in message
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Is there a way to find out, from a place like InfoDog, whose dogs are
entered in a show? I see the shows and I even seen how many dogs of each
breed have been entered but I'd like to find out which dogs if possible.

There's a show coming up that I'm thinking of going to but its a 2.5 hour
drive each way. For curiosity's sake that a bit much given current gas
prices *but* if there were dogs of certain lines entered then it'd be
worth it to go just because I'd be meeting breeders I've talked to in the
past.

--
Tara

On the weim forum there's a separate show forum where people will tell
others if they themselves are going to a particular show, but its
volunteered information.

Diana

--
Cindy the weimaraner's web site:
http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

"Tee" wrote in message
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Is there a way to find out, from a place like InfoDog, whose dogs are
entered in a show? I see the shows and I even seen how many dogs of each
breed have been entered but I'd like to find out which dogs if possible.

I've never seen one. Wonder if you could check someplace who won the show
last year? That would give you an idea who might be there again.

Usually, the people going know who else is at least likely to be there. If
you knew just one person you could contact you might get an answer.

Reasonable thought, not just because of the gas prices. Five hours of
driving and a few hours at the show is a large chunk of time out of your
life.

~~Judy

Tee wrote:
Is there a way to find out, from a place like InfoDog, whose dogs are
entered in a show? I see the shows and I even seen how many dogs of each
breed have been entered but I'd like to find out which dogs if possible.

There's a show coming up that I'm thinking of going to but its a 2.5 hour
drive each way. For curiosity's sake that a bit much given current gas
prices *but* if there were dogs of certain lines entered then it'd be worth
it to go just because I'd be meeting breeders I've talked to in the past.


No, that information is not available until you get to the show and buy
a show catalog. This is to prevent people from playing enter-withdraw
games. "If SHE is going to be there I may as well not go," etc. Plus,
the judge is not supposed to know the names of the dogs he's judging. If
he can find out that information prior to the show, it could lead to
politics.

Um, of course politics happen anyway. But at least the surface of it is
that the judge doesn't know the dog, though of course he may have seen
the dog plastered all over DogNews and may have judged the dog last week
at another show!

If you know the lines you want to look at, you could always call the
breeder ahead of time and see if they will be attending that show.

Thanks for all the responses. We probably won't go because its really
extravagant use of fuel right now and will likely be worse after Rita makes
her mess. The only other all-breed show is in January so I may wait for
that one. I just don't think it usually gets many Boxer entries.

One neat thing I noticed about next weekend's show is that there are 15
Vizslas entered (and 10 Boxers which is the most important thing of course).
Vizsla is a breed Scott has talked about on and off but we don't know anyone
with one.

I'm not sure I'd want a hunting/field dog in the future but I've read that
they make very good pets and are a joy to train so who knows. A Boxer and a
Vizsla? I guess its no stranger than a Boxer and a Min. Dachshund.

--
Tara

Tee wrote:


I'm not sure I'd want a hunting/field dog in the future but I've read that
they make very good pets and are a joy to train so who knows. A Boxer and a
Vizsla? I guess its no stranger than a Boxer and a Min. Dachshund.

Vizsla are really great dogs but they are very, very active. You know,
like ACTIVE. They are still very close to their hunting roots and there
are a lot of the breed who both hunt and show. And as befits a small,
well-built, athletic dog they can be a blur of motion. All.the.damn.time.

In general, the boxers would actually be a bit more laid back than the
Vizsla. Dachshunds even more so. Dachshunds are delightful dogs with a
couple of issues--first, the whole back/spine thing, which is a real
problem. I'd advise going for long or wire coat instead of smooth if you
get one, the long and wire coats are generally not quite as long bodied
or heavy chested. Also, dachshunds are notoriously difficult to
housetrain. I've met some truly lovely ones, and some that are very
suspicious/barky. Lots of socialization needed there but they are charmers.

"Suja" wrote in message
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Tee wrote:
I'm not sure I'd want a hunting/field dog in the future but I've read
that they make very good pets and are a joy to train so who knows.

I've only known a handful, so take it for what it's worth. The exercise
requirements can be quite serious. I think this won't be a problem for
you, since you choose to live with Boxers. The ones I've met have been
very soft and sensitive, and extraordinarily touchy-feely. Neither of
which are qualities I appreciate. Beautiful dogs, and definitely
trainable.

Interesting. Believe it or not I've never found Boxers to be
high-exercise-needs dogs. They're energetic and exuberant but they seem to
come with an automatic indoors=calm/nap mentality. When you have more than
one they play together in spurts during the day but they're usually not
lengthy periods of exercise and a simple walk will have alot of Boxers
crashing for a nap as soon as you get back home.

In a hunting/gun/field dog I'd prefer a soft temperament because I have no
intention of hunting or doing field work. Scott used to be an avid
outdoorsman but that was before he started working for himself and found out
that he no longer has free time.

On the one hand I want to ask "what do you want a field-type dog for if you
don't intend to indulge the dog's traits?" but on the other I know its not
so simple. So, rather than a dog from field-type lines, if we were to
seriously consider a Vizsla, I'd want one from dedicated dual-purpose or
show lines.

--
Tara

Tee wrote:
I'm not sure I'd want a hunting/field dog in the future but I've read that
they make very good pets and are a joy to train so who knows.

I've only known a handful, so take it for what it's worth. The exercise
requirements can be quite serious. I think this won't be a problem for
you, since you choose to live with Boxers. The ones I've met have been
very soft and sensitive, and extraordinarily touchy-feely. Neither of
which are qualities I appreciate. Beautiful dogs, and definitely trainable.

Suja

"Robin Nuttall" wrote in message
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Vizsla are really great dogs but they are very, very active. You know,
like ACTIVE. They are still very close to their hunting roots and there
are a lot of the breed who both hunt and show. And as befits a small,
well-built, athletic dog they can be a blur of motion. All.the.damn.time.

That is just so *not* good. Vizslas have just, yes that quickly, been
relegated to the look but do not bring home category!

In general, the boxers would actually be a bit more laid back than the
Vizsla.

I find Boxers to be total bums for the most part. Maybe show lines aren't
like that but byb lines, if raised in a home with even the most minimal
training, are couch potatoes.

Dachshunds even more so. Dachshunds are delightful dogs with a couple of
issues--first, the whole back/spine thing, which is a real problem. I'd
advise going for long or wire coat instead of smooth if you get one, the
long and wire coats are generally not quite as long bodied or heavy
chested. Also, dachshunds are notoriously difficult to housetrain. I've
met some truly lovely ones, and some that are very suspicious/barky. Lots
of socialization needed there but they are charmers.

I'll never willingly go out and buy another Dachshund. Pebbles, bless her
heart, was wonderful and better than the norm for a Min. Dachshund but there
were many times over the years that I threatened to cook her for dinner and
have her chords cut.

She was amazingly trainable but also amazingly independent. She was one of
those dogs who didn't care about humans so much so that whole "the dog
should want to make you happy and be with you" mantra really didn't apply.
That can be said of many members of the breed IMO.

Scott wants another but I don't think we can find another like Pebbles, not
in a puppy, and he doesn't want to get an adult. I can't tolerate the
urinating in the house just because its more convenient or because it might
be raining outside and the barking...O.M.G.

Pebbles talked just to hear herself talk. She barked just to see if she
could incite other dogs on the block to bark. She picked on every big dog
she could to include the very lovely, and very huge, Dane on the corner.
She gave me more heart-attacks than a dog should. Still though, I miss her
royal highness

--
Tara