Re: [PyrNet-L] The perfect Pyr

[Christopher Pratt <tantejul@erols.com>]

Cindy,

I really have   no intention of showing Cid, but I do thank you for all of
your help. You have been the kindest person. LLike   I said before in my
letter, I think  Cid  is perfect.  I was just wondering what it was that
people looked for  in a  Pyr. The height, weight, color what theeyes looked
like  . I  guess it varies from person to person.  Well, all I can say is
that Cid is the best there is...and  that  Ireally appreciate all the  help
and kind words.

Chris Pratt
Suffolk,VA
.

clhenke@juno.com wrote:

> Chris, interestingly enough, the best dog may very well be the one in
> some ones back yard.  We started showing the Mastiffs because a gal who
> showed Dobies, and worked in our Vets office, commented that our pet
> quality bitch, bought from no one in particular, was amazingly well put
> together and attractive for a Mastiff.  She slowly won us over to the
> idea of showing.  There are beautiful dogs that stand in yards all the
> time, who never see a ring!  I have always felt that breeders need to be
> careful not to become too  full of themselves!
>
> By the same token, judges are supposed to go by the breed standard.  If
> you have been following this list lately you will know that even though
> we all read the standard, we all interpret what it says differently.
> Judges are like that.  Many breeders will show only under certain judges
> because they know that those judges like their type of dog.  Those people
> can be a real pain when it comes to getting enough points to finish a
> dog!  Some times it boils down to something as simple as coat colors or
> patterns ( all white Pyrs./ Pyrs. with markings? ) all may be accepted as
> part of the breed, but some judges will put up one over another.  Frankly
> it is generally accepted that there is no perfect dog in any breed, and
> it is the fun of striving toward that goal.  Of course, there are people
> who are quite sure that they are the only ones raising perfect dogs ( I
> mean that beyond that we  all love our guys and think they are special ).
>
> Get a book with the AKC standards and read them through several times
> while you study your dog.  Go to a show, look at as many as you can.  See
> how he compares, see how  he stacks up with your image of the breed as
> described by the standards.  Listen to the people, some will be very nice
> and helpful, others will want you to believe your dog can't make it
> unless it looks just like theirs, and that isn't always true.  Get books
> on showing, a lot of areas have conformation classes ( and they can be a
> lot of fun with the right gang ), and when your ready give it a try!
> Don't give up right away either, get an idea of how Cid will do under
> several different judges.  In any case, it is a wonderful world, where
> you can meet some super people ( you will weed out the negative ones soon
> enough ), and have a really good time!  Hope this helps some?  Cindy.
>
> Also, remember, everyone starts somewhere, if you do show, don't listen
> to those who would be negative.  Truth is, they need Cid for points, they
> should at least be polite!
>
> Cindy Henke
> clhenke@juno.com
> Ennis, Texas
>
> "All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained
> in the dog."  ~ Franz Kafka
>
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