Ireland Should pup & veteran be able to enter best in show

[bowersey 59]

If a puppy or veteran win their class do you think they should be able to go into the final line up for best in show ? Just a wee disscussion no rows on here.

[chartpolski 27,327]

I think a Veteran should definately go to the final !! After all, it should have prooved itself over at least six seasons.

 

I don't think a pup should go to the final, as it isn't the finished product, growing wise; and has prooved nothing.

 

Cheers.

[AlbertJ 569]

I think a Veteran should definately go to the final !! After all, it should have prooved itself over at least six seasons.

 

I don't think a pup should go to the final, as it isn't the finished product, growing wise; and has prooved nothing.

 

Cheers.

 

I agree

[Phil Lloyd 10,739]

It is a difficult one...

 

Personaly,..(although dog shows have feck all to do with working dogs)....I think the criteria has always been to try and pick a Champion that,..(in the Judges' opinion)...is capable of undertaking the task, for which it has originally been bred ..

 

Therefore, I have never picked a youngster over a 'made dog',.nor would I allow an ancient doddery critter, possibly ten years of age,.to stand above a superb physical specimen, so obviously in its absolute prime...

The Veterans deserve all the respect in the world,..but I have seen some ridiculous situations arise from such a foolish indulgence...

 

However,..this is just an opinion,..I could well be wrong...

[jsmith 103]

I think the veteran should go to the final and they always have at our show, but like Chalkwarren says it's the judges choice after that.

[chartpolski 27,327]

I would say seven, (the usual criterea for being a veteran at most shows), is hardly "ancient" ! And I'm looking forward to this season with my seven year old bitch, who is still well capable of filling a bag !

 

Cheers.

[bowersey 59]

I agree with chalkwarren

.If the pup can compete in the final class against adult dogs why have a puppy class in the first place ?Same goes for verteran class. Don't think it is fair to ask a judge to judge a puppy againt a mature dog

[Linton Lad 90]

I think a Veteran should definately go to the final !! After all, it should have prooved itself over at least six seasons.

 

I don't think a pup should go to the final, as it isn't the finished product, growing wise; and has prooved nothing.

 

Cheers.

 

Whats a pup got to prove in a show ring.

 

If theres no pup championship why not put it into over all championship and take its chance.

 

It may not win but the owner will feel that they got a sporting chance at it.

 

Just my opinion.

 

LL.

[chartpolski 27,327]

I think a Veteran should definately go to the final !! After all, it should have prooved itself over at least six seasons.

 

I don't think a pup should go to the final, as it isn't the finished product, growing wise; and has prooved nothing.

 

Cheers.

 

Whats a pup got to prove in a show ring.

 

If theres no pup championship why not put it into over all championship and take its chance.

 

It may not win but the owner will feel that they got a sporting chance at it.

 

Just my opinion.

 

LL.

 

Pups USUALY have their own final; Veterans don't.

 

Cheers.

[lurcher330 2,301]

I have a 10 year old dog here ,he still looks as good as he ever did,except for a completely grey face,i might even run him in an up coming lamping comp

[kimhall 32]

Surely if the Vetran class winner was also to go into the championship line up why has it not been shown in its own class category, you dont just show it in the vetran class as a chance to win!! if at 7 years old the dog is still as well kept as a dog of a younger age why would you not just show it in the normal show class!! Just my thoughts!!

[terrier.2 123]

agree with kimhall..i have a 9 yr old bitch that i still show ib its breed class

[pigsy 34]

Fair play to the guys and girls who are willing to put the older dogs in to the open class And not harping on is THERE A VETERAN CLASS every time there is a show advertised.

[appleblossom 695]

At most shows I have been at this year there was a vetern class. But at most of those shows veterns were not allowed in the final. A few shows did allow them. Dont know why they cannot take their place in the final. ? After all in their lifes they have proved themselves over and over again. Why should they be thrown on the scrap heap because they have got a little age on them. I dont agree with pups. At that young age they need to prove themselves both in the field and in the ring.to take their place with the greats. Have a puppy Champion ok,but no further than that. Just my opinion.

Edited August 24, 2012 by appleblossom

[socks 32,253]

In my opinion a veteran should be allowed to compete for best in show it is after all a mature developed dog with seasons under it belt where as a puppy hasnt developed physically or mentally and can no way compete against dogs in their prime it's just common sense ............

Edited August 24, 2012 by socks