Flirty had her first official AKC conformation show this past weekend at the big Des Moines show. Our local Dane club had our Specialty on Friday so we were able to show 3 times on Friday...two shows and Sweeps. We have been working on conformation here and there but I will admit that my focus is much more on obedience. :) My main goal for the show was to create a great first experience for Flirty and to have a good time with my dog!
I am happy to say that we were successful with that goal and that is where our success ended. LOL As we were getting ready to go into the ring for our class, 6-9 month old bitches, I realized that I was going to be going into the ring with two of the top handlers in Danes. Nothing like baptism by fire. LOL Needless to say, I was a wee bit nervous. Flirty picked up on my tension and was a bit squirrely at first but then she settled in. We got last in our class...all three shows. LOL Not a surprise by any means but we both got better with each time in the ring. And Flirty's attitude was AMAZING the whole weekend. She was her happy, sassy self the entire time.
We also did "Meet The Breed" on Saturday and Flirty made lots of new friends. She really enjoys meeting new people and his happy to introduce everyone to the Great Dane lean by swinging her bum into them and leaning on them for lovin.
We will continue working on conformation and having fun together!!
