Beep the Show Dog

Four-day show at the Shreveport kennel club located in Bossier City, LA over the days of April 19-22, 2019. There was a total of 11 Miniature American Shepherds entered day three and 4 entered on day four. With the breakdown of 3 dogs in class, 3 bitches in class, 3 champion dogs, and 2 champion bitches for day 3. 1 dogs in class, 1 bitches in class, 1 champion dogs, and 1 champion bitches for day 4.   Day Three: It’s the third day already, the morning is just starting for them, Beep standing on a table getting blown out and pretty for her ring time at 10:40 A.M. in ring four under Garry K Newton . Beep and Billy came out to be best of breeds. They were unsuccessful in the group ring under the judge Steve Keating .  Day Four: The morning is just starting for Beep standing on a table getting blown out and pretty for her ring time at 10:10A.M. in ring one under Steve Keating . Day 4 was the same as day three placement; best of breed. They were unsuccessful in ...

Four-day show at the Shreveport kennel club located in Bossier City, LA over the days of April 19-22, 2019. There was a total of 11 Miniature American Shepherds entered. With the breakdown of 3 dogs in class, 3 bitches in class, 2 champion dogs, and 3 champion bitches for day 1.  Day 2 had the same breakdown as day 1: 3-3(2-3)   Day One: As every dog show morning goes, dogs take over. Ex-ing to feeding to grooming for the ring. The morning of the Bossier City, LA show Beep and Billy had everything planned. When their ring time was, what ring they were in, who they were showing under and amongst. Ring time was at 10:15 at ring two under judge Patricia Hastings . The judge went through all the classes and then it came time for best of breed. Like always dogs before bitches they line up in the ring waiting for the commands from the judge of what do to. They went around the ring to the table (Mini American Shepherds are a table breed). Table to their down and ...

Two day show at the Steel City kennel club located in Crown Point, IN over the weekend of April 13 & 14, 2019. There was a total of 18 Miniature American Shepherds entered. With the breakdown of 6 dogs in class, 8 bitches in class, 2 champion dogs, and 1 champion bitches for day 1. For day 2 only one class bitch was added 6-9(2-1).   Day One:  Waking up early, ex-ing dogs (taking dogs to out to the bathroom), feeding, bathing, and blowing is an understatement of how dog show morning go. Getting the show site, you have your show schedule made; what ring and what time you are expected to show. Miniature American Shepherds were shown in ring 2 at 1 o’clock under the judge June A. Penta. The judge went through the classes and picked the winner dog along with the winner bitch. It then came to Best of Breed, all the dogs lined up; dogs in front of the bitches. Going over each dog, watching gait, and side movement. The judge only has 5 placements (Best of Breed, Best o...

Yes, that is correct Beep made her way to the big apple in February of 2019. Beep and Billy were showing every weekend to become climb to the top of the rankings . Beep made her way to being the number 1 bitch in Miniature American Shepherds bitch all systems in 2018. At Westminster , there were 11 champion dogs and 7 champion bitches. Fighting for only 5 placements (Breed, opposite sex, grand champion select dog, grand champion select bitch, an award of merit.) WE MADE THE CUT! Daughter like father… 3 years part both received an award of merit.  What is an award of merit ? Is an award that is made to outstanding entries that are not judged to be either BOB / BOV, BOS or SEL. GCHG Wyndemere's Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP “Beep”  Owner: 4 Clovers

Who is Billy Huntington ? Billy is a professional handler that shows on the East Coast. Before Billy became a professional handler he researched thoroughbred, Quarter horse. He is also the owner of Flawlessly Kennels that breed Smooth Fox Terriers and Bouvier des Flandres . He is a professional handler for the herding, toy, and terrier group. Billy is Beeps handler from the being of her career.  GCHG Wyndemere's Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP "Beep"

GCHG Wyndemere' s Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP, “Beep” bred by Cynthia Booth. Beep is the daughter of GCH Away to Me Cadillac Jack, “CJ” and Wyndemere’s Country Girl CM. Beep is owned by 4 clovers , Erica Beattie. She was born in October of 2016. Beep finished her Championship in just two weekends with her Grand Championship finished in three weekends being shown by Billy Huntington. Beep has also received Grand Champion bronze, silver, and gold. She also received her canine good citizen , trick dog performer , and expect trick dog (level 4) title.  GCHG Wyndemere's Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP "Beep" 

Conformation has many different point systems that every division follow. Pennsylvania follows under division 2 along with Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. There are a total of 15 divisions in the United States. Each country has its own point system that they follow. In the United States, there are many classes that are available to enter. Dogs are allowed to start showing at the age of six months in the class 6-9 months. As the dog gets older they move to other classes, 9-12 month and open. Becoming an AKC champion requires a lot of work and training. While the dog is in the puppy and open classes they will need to inquire 15 points and 2 majors. Once the dog as accomplished their championship (CH) they are moved into a new class called best of verity (BOV) or best of breed (BOB). Now the dogs are on their way to become a Grand Champion (GCH). They earn this title by gaining 25 points, 3 majors, and 3 CH defeated. What are majors? Majors are points that are collected when a n...

Every dog the is registered with the AKC is required. Each kennel has its own specific title that they attach to each puppy that they breed. The registered names cannot be repeated in the breed. The registered names correspond with their pedigree that allows people and other breeders to follow the breeding program or dog of their choice. Breeders use a name checker to make sure that the names that they would like to use have not been used.  GCHG Wyndemere's Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP "Beep"

In the conformation show world there is a non-spoken rule that handlers and breeders are not allowed to speak of their next show or where they have entered. There is this rule in play because if everyone shared where they are showing or entering other handlers would pull their dogs or not enter in those shows and potentially “break points.” Upcoming shows for conformation, rally and obedience can be found on Jim Rau or MBF . Agility, rally, dock diving, and obedience are not as strict as the conformation ring because the dogs are not competing against one another. Agility shows can be found on scores n more  and through different kennel club. Dock diving can be found on sport mutts and through the AKC.  GCHG Wyndemere's Baby U Can Drive My Car CGC TKP "Beep"

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) was founded in 1966 as a private not-for-profit organization. OFA mission is to, “To improve the health and well-being of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease.” Not only is there OFA but they created another association which is the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC). CHIC allows parent clubs to become partners that help with research and maintains information of a certain type of breed. The MASCUSA is a part of the CHIC program. The Miniature American Shepherd CHIC program requires the following health testing: • Hip Dysplasia  • Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity  • HSF4 - Hereditary Cataracts  • Collie Eye Anomaly (Optional) • Elbow Dysplasia (Optional) • Degnerative Myelopathy (Optional) Structure of the eye

The question is what is showing? Animals shows have been around from the 1900s.  Conformation showing  is the ability to produce and comparing the dogs to the breed standards to the best of the judge ability. There is a large range of types of showing that are available to exhibitors and owners. Miniature American Shepherds are known for their talent in  dock diving ,  fly ball ,  agility ,  rally ,  obedience  and  herding . Not  only are there only six type of shows that Miniature American Shepherds are talented in but there are many more that are not not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Conformation Show Ring Flyball Dock Diving Agility