NIPPO Classic 2013

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  • @Sangmort Just tossing it out there since it's two months away, not quite far away but not quite soon. :) If it happens then we should definitely all meet up for lunch on the way up or back though and FINALLY hang out haha.
  • edited March 2013
    @Cezeig - When you have a sick dog in addition to over a hundred and fifty reptiles, anything outside of one year's notice is too soon ;)

    I had made a commitment to attend a reptile expo in October in Illinois over a year ago, but it looks like that's not going to happen either. :\ Everything is really uncertain right now.

    Granted, you can always come watch the reptiles for me & I'll go up :p LOL! j/k ~
  • Forgot to mention, the guy who owns Hogan Leather is part of the leather forum I'm on. He's actually given me a bit of advice when I started my collar stuff. :) nice guy, I don't have any experience with him personally, but I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him. :) ~
  • @Sangmort LOL holy cow I completely forgot about your reptiles. Yeahhh idk how well it would work if you took them all on the road trip so that you could maintain the feeding schedule :P
  • edited March 2013
    @cezeig - Yep, & it's breeding season! :D

    Don't think too many people would be happy with me bringing along snakes, lizards, & geckos LOL! [ if that was even possible! :o ] ~
  • just bumping this up... cause I have booked our room in the hotel!


  • So... What is the consensus on hotel stays? Is everyone just staying Thursday and Friday nights? Or Friday/Saturday? Or all three?

    @cdenney - What are your plans?
  • I am staying Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • most importantly, What night are we all getting dinner?
  • I'm staying Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. As for dinner, my calendar is open.
  • Depending on work and whether or not my friend will be there with her RV, I will either be there Friday night or just Saturday during the day.
  • I plan to attend the judge seminar and banquet, so I cannot do dinner Friday or Saturday. I am happy to do dinner Thursday, lunch during the break Saturday, or breakfast Sunday.
  • Got it all here http://laed.e-shibainu.com/
    They're a lot cheaper than Adachiya, so nowadays I always buy them here. If anyone wants anything, let me know.
  • How much do they run?
  • @TheWalrus do you know where to get the a japanese chain collars? The ones with the bigger, looser links and a little metal "plaque" in the middle?
  • @poeticdragon if you send me a picture, I can look around.
    @sjp051993 between 2500 yen - 6000 yen or thereabouts depending on which type and size you're going for.

    Most of the leads are for Shiba, but the length and thickness is only slightly different from the ones for the medium size breeds on this page.
    http://laed.e-shibainu.com/tyugata.html

    I'm not sure if the store owners speak English, but I know they will ship overseas.
  • It took me forever just to find this one... If I knew better search terms in kanji that would help, lol.

    http://www.fordogtrainersjapan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=108
  • Looks like there are a few people interested in leads. I'll be placing an order sometime next week, so hit me up via email before then if you want anything. kato.the.walrus@gmail.com
  • @poeticdragon - Google "herm sprenger with plate" and you'll find some more of those collars.

    ie.

    http://www.fordogtrainers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_79&products_id=3961
  • @TheWalrus - I sent you an email. I also have a member of the club putting on the show that is going to email you as well. She wants to order some as well.
  • Got the mail. I'll confirm all the orders later this week.
  • edited March 2013
    This is the first photo I can find where the chain is visible on a Japanese Akita in the show ring. Usually its hidden by the fluff. Its gold and it has a little name plate on it. I want one of these for each of my dogs with their names engraved on them. (The show collars are too expensive for each dog to have their own, they get to share.)

    image

    Here's another one if that one doesn't work:

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  • edited March 2013
    Alrighty guys... I officially have a room booked, so you guys will be blessed with B&N's presence! :) And me, of course... Haha. ( @WrylyBrindle & @sjp051993 - I will be bringing some cider for you guys!)
  • yay! This is going to be so much fun!! Best Meetup Ever!
  • I just heard from the show organizers, and since Matsu will not be quite 8 months old yet at the Classic, he will show in the Puppy Bowl on Friday afternoon.

    Im not sure what could be cuter than an NK puppy parade :)
  • Yaaaaay puppy parade!
  • I assume Angi will also be parading on Friday with us? Who else is showing a puppy?
  • Kyuubi too!
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