Kai, Shikoku, Kishu- FSS Open Show in Connecticut June 6 & 7
Here's the premium for an event we could gather around: June 6 & 7th in Connecticut. This is an AKC event with several ways to play-
* an Open Show for showing FSS breeds (Kai, Shikoku, and Kishu) I don't know that anyone has shown these breeds in an AKC event before, so for our NK newly accepted into FSS, this is a good opportunity for these breeds to be introduced in the northeast. there aren't a lot of Open Shows. American Akita and Shiba are recognized and would show in the associated All-Breed Show.
* ambassador opportunity via a FSS Tent for meet and greet (like the pet expo) as well as a 'parade' of FSS and Misc Breeds, in which all can participate (neutered dogs too!) and we submit a paragraph that they will read describing the breed. they encourage participation so all colors and sexes can be introduced.
*AKC Obedience and Rally- if you compete in these games, you can show what our Kens can do!
*Barn Hunt fun test- not a trial, but a chance to intro and try Barn Hunt for everybody!
*mostly, its a thing to gather together around- there is no spring Nippo classic, and we haven't had a meet up in a longtime now. The West Coasters are seriously outdoing the East in get togethers lately
Who's in?
premium for the open shows is here http://www.pumiclub.org
premium for rally/obedience and non-fss breeds here http://www.greenwichkc.org
* an Open Show for showing FSS breeds (Kai, Shikoku, and Kishu) I don't know that anyone has shown these breeds in an AKC event before, so for our NK newly accepted into FSS, this is a good opportunity for these breeds to be introduced in the northeast. there aren't a lot of Open Shows. American Akita and Shiba are recognized and would show in the associated All-Breed Show.
* ambassador opportunity via a FSS Tent for meet and greet (like the pet expo) as well as a 'parade' of FSS and Misc Breeds, in which all can participate (neutered dogs too!) and we submit a paragraph that they will read describing the breed. they encourage participation so all colors and sexes can be introduced.
*AKC Obedience and Rally- if you compete in these games, you can show what our Kens can do!
*Barn Hunt fun test- not a trial, but a chance to intro and try Barn Hunt for everybody!
*mostly, its a thing to gather together around- there is no spring Nippo classic, and we haven't had a meet up in a longtime now. The West Coasters are seriously outdoing the East in get togethers lately
Who's in?
premium for the open shows is here http://www.pumiclub.org
premium for rally/obedience and non-fss breeds here http://www.greenwichkc.org
Comments
I hope this has a strong turnout!
Jesse
Wonder how many other Shikoku will be there? I'm excited
Think about coming out- Beth, Raye and I have a lean-to for gathering at aprés show, and everything I have read on all counts says that this is one of the rare AKC Open shows that really allows the rare breeds to showcase well.
We're camping at a park, and have a stone lean-to and a fire pit. Let the good times roll!
I really wish you were coming, Stacey. I will have to meet up with you again another time, then.
I remember being bummed for Nami & Fionna that it wouldn't be a potential male for them.