Angie's First Dogshow

Last year we planned to show Angie in her club's dogshow,

but the show was cancelled due to 3.11 earthquake.

After a year we decided to show her again.

Dogshow fanciers are gradually decreasing in Japan.
Dog owners are less interested in conformation
and dogshows are increasingly becoming the place for professional handlers and breeders.

Showing a breed like westie requires coat work and showing techniques
and not easy for regular owners to take on.
Competing against professional handlers is daunting and takes a bit of courage. 

So Angie's training school assisted us novice owners
with grooming tips and showing/walking techniques for two months.

This short video recorded our learning process and the dogshow on the day.

Throughout the day, we learned and discovered about our dogs, the breed,
and most of all we enjoyed our privileged bond with them in the ring.

Apologies for some of the video scenes out of focus.
But it was a memorable day for us  

and we think Angie enjoyed the show, too.