Pageant Queen!!

Today I went to a dog show in Essex. It was held near the village of Margaretting at a Riding Club. Mummy and I love showing in dog shows in summer, it's nice to be outdoors anyway but the weather really makes it an event! Not when it's too hot, though... On very hot days at a dog show we rest in the shade a lot and I drink plenty of water to keep me cool. Some of the other contestants have "cooling coats" which you soak in water and it keeps them cool. What a good idea! 

I'll tell you a secret... I used to be a bit scared of other dogs. I was chased around by a baddie on my first long walk in Hampstead and well, that REALLY put me off to start with. Luckily Mummy wasn't scared off and continued to take me out at my own pace rewarding me with treats when I was approached by other dogs, and slowly but surely I gained confidence! That's where the dog shows come in- Mummy loves to see other dogs as well and had always been going to dog shows (even before I arrived!) and took me to my first dog show. She said she was a bit nervous whether I would be ok with so many other dogs, but as soon as I got there I transformed into a social butterfly and was mingling like a pro! It's really helped me with socialising and I've chatted with everyone from the tiny like moi to giant Great Danes! They look like horses next to me! I guess I'm just a natural pageant queen ;) 

This was me at my first dog show last year! I won an award at my first show and I was so proud... Look at my proud grin!

This was at PupAid in my favourite haunt, Primrose Hill! I go there every day as some of you may know... I won "The Coolest Dog In London" !! Tee hee ;) PupAid is organized by my friend, Marc the Vet and is an event to help stop and raise awareness of puppy farming. I often go to the events Marc the vet is supporting to help with the cause. I bumped into him the other day in Primrose Hill as well! He recognized me as I was sashaying along the high street...

Getting back to today's show, we arrived in Margaretting after a very pleasant drive through some beautiful countryside. Although I didn't see any scenery. 

This is me on the way there...

We arrived a bit late and there weren't many classes left but we registered as Mummy says it's important to participate. We entered for "Best Coat" (the fur kind). 

There were so many dogs of different breeds with the glossiest, most fabulous coats I had ever seen. 

I sat and posed the best I could and gave my best smile to the judges. The judges had us walk around the show ring so they could see us from all angles. 

The judges were talking amongst themselves and discussing their chosen ones. Finally the decisions were made and the judge made her presentation speech. "Such a difficult decision given all the beautiful coats, and obviously the dogs with the shiniest coats tend to enter this class" she said. "We also took into consideration the way the different colours of coat reflect the light differently..."

(What could that mean? Most of the dogs were dark and shiny?!!) The judges stepped forward and one winner was chosen, then another. And then... The judge walked over to MOI!!! I won an award!!

Everything was in slow motion!! She even commented on my rather shiny crystal harness. (It's from Hunter, you know) Mummy and I were ecstatic and she was so happy she enjoyed a cream tea hand made by the ladies running the show. A win win situation for all!!

Ta Dahhhh!!!

C. xx