It was a wonderful place for a dog show novice (me and Jiggs) to get our feet wet. Very laid back atmosphere akin to the reining horse shows that I attend. Everyone was kind and patient.
I was happy with what Jiggs and I accomplished. I drove the car and unpacked all our stuff; he was his compliant little self and looked pretty at the end of the lead.
I like the Total Dog too; gives incentive to try for both pretty and functional in one show; which to me is more fun than just pretty.
I'm not sure about our next show. There is a conformation show in November; but with Jiggs only needing one more competition win; I'm not in a hurry. His girlfriend arrives Friday; but she'd only be in Novice puppy.
There is an obedience show in April that I'd like to gear both dogs towards; Jiggs to get his UCD and Diamond to get hers as well. The same show offers Rally; so if they weren't ready for formal obed; Rally is an option. I'm not sure Diamond can compete in April; she'll only be 10 mos.; and I am having a hard time getting the UKC rules to load.
We'll probably take the winter off; we have a few big horse shows for the dogs to go to, that oughta round out their event calendars just fine.
Little Jiggs is doing things in a BIG way