Cabrillo Dog Show 5/20-5/21

Sorry,no pictures this time. On Saturday, Payson got "best puppy" so moved in to puppy group competition. He was judged again later in the day and got fourth in the toy puppy group. Sunday was a big disaster. Not because of anything he did, but because the judge said the scar on his left rear leg looks like a surgical enhancement. I told her that it was just where his mother in chewing off the umbilical cord had taken the fur off, but she basically called me a liar with her attitude and dismissed him. I guess you win some, and you lose some. I had a couple of people say really nice, encouraging things, and then there was this other lady that said a whole bunch of stuff I really didn't like to hear. We'll have to see how he gets judged in the future. I know I'll have to avoid that judge in the future, but if others have the same opinion, well...this could be a career ender for him. Guess we can always switch to agility. Sorry for the bum news (and late--I am in Chicago just trying to get this out quickly before my conference starts). Thanks to everyone for your support!