One of my wives best friends was in the Hound Group last night with the 15” Beagle. It is the first puppy she EVER bred. Unfortunetly, she did not make the cut. She was very nervous. However, it is a huge thing for an owner, breeder, handler like her/us just to win the breed when you are up against a bunch of high paid professional handlers.
We chose to stay home this year. My wife did not like the judge. It is a fun show to go to IF you are not showing. Showing at the Garden and staying in NYC is very expensive.
$200/night or more for hotel. $45/day to park. Dinner out is $150 for two. etc, etc. Atleast this year the breed judging was done on the west river at the Piers. The benching area off the floor of the Garden is extremely crowded and small. It is also a bench show, which means you need to stay with your dog/bitch the day you are showing. Rich people will hire a security gard to watch their pup so that they can leave.
“One of my wives ...”
A true glutton for punishment I see.