Dear Vicky
Last weekend we missed shows because my husbands was in Ireland to attend his
brothers funeral--this week my son-in-law was in the WTC at the time of the
attacks--he has survived but there are thousands who did not--we chose not to go
to shows this weekend --so many were mourning their dead-we felt it not an
honorouble place to be. There were majors at all of these shows-if we broke the
majors so be it--there are many shows every weekend and in the grand scheme of
things they are a small grain of sand. Janet Dalton
Vicky Bailey wrote:
> Hi Listers!
>
> My boy Derby (Peakdowns Derby) went Winners yesterday and received his first
> major. He is only 81/2 months old. To say the least, I was ecstatic. It
> looked like he would probably receive another major today. He did go Best of
> Winners but unfortunately, no major there.
>
> I own the <A HREF="http://www.petchalet.com">Pet Chalet</A>, a boarding and
> grooming facility in Lexington, Kentucky. I take care of others pets 24
> hours a day, 7 days a week. As much as I would like to travel and show my
> own dogs, I cannot. I am able to get to a few shows so I can watch (but not
> every weekend). I know how important it is to watch!! But during peak times
> of the year, it is impossible. I have a niece that is interested in showing
> and handling dogs. She is 14 years old and lives with my parents. We are a
> family of dog lovers. :-) My parents are retired and on weekends they travel
> to shows with my niece and show my dogs. Fortunately, this works out great
> for me.
>
> My niece called me from the dog show today. Derby took Best of Winners.
> There was no major because a lady pulled her dog and busted the major. Prior
> to showing my boy Derby, this breeder came up to my niece and asked about
> Derby. She asked about his points. My niece told her he only needed one
> more major and a couple of points. So this breeder pulls her dog and busts
> the major. I am just so angry. I can't believe anyone would do such a
> thing. Heaven knows, I wouldn't! This breeder also asked my niece about
> Crystal (my finished Royal Legend daughter). She told her I was planning to
> breed her. She said to my niece "she doesn't look old enough to breed" and
> then started asking if her eyes, heart, etc., had been tested. My niece and
> parents know very little about these dogs. They go to the shows because they
> enjoy dogs and showing. It is fun for them as it should be.
>
> I am a newbie to Cavaliers. I have only been in the breed for 2 years. I
> have mentors here in the US and in the UK. I have learned that if I plan on
> breeding I must test (eyes, hips, heart, patella) first. I've learned about
> the MVD protocol. I am still learning and have yet to breed my first litter.
> Although I am new to this breed, I'm here to stay. It was not easy getting
> into this breed. And I wasn't meet with many open arms.
> I am disappointed, angry and sad that someone would pull their dog to bust a
> major and talk with my 14 year old niece about matters she knows nothing
> about.
>
> My question to you all is "Why would anyone do such a thing?"
>
> Thanks for letting me vent! I feel better now!
> Vicky Bailey
> DerbyRun Cavaliers
>
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