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Mugi · Bretonnier Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 1304

I believe the assistant was Anne Geslin according to my catalogue, a google search shows she is the Secretary of the French Spaniel Club. She attempted to measure Chase first and was wafting the rather heavy implement around him to which he objected. Of course then he was determined to not cooperate when Christian measured him even though he has been happy (or at least resigned) to being measured at home.
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Ghilliegumdrop · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:00 am Post subject:

I don't think Chase appreciated having her grab hold of his balls to make him stand still either Exclamation

Mike videoed them going over both Merlin and Chase so when I have worked out how to get rid of the 14 minutes of grass and dog poop that he also videoed I will send you a copy.
PS He didn't realise that the camera had to be switched off and not just take your finger of the button Rolling Eyes

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Merlin, hips 9/9=18 and Ghillie, hips 8/9=17
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doganjo · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

Jan, that would be very useful for anyone else thinking of going to show in France I think. If you can put it on as a link on here it would be great. I have a feeling that all the UK dogs were viewed with suspicion last Sunday! And I don't think these two judges were alone in being heavy handed. Did she really hold onto his bits? That is dreadful! I'd have complained! In whatever French I could muster!
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Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away

Patricia · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Don't worry Anne, I have aired my feelings to the secretary of the CEB!!! As he seemed surprised that Chase was the height mentionned. I did not see how she handled Chase's testicules but had a grin from Christian on asking whether we could measure...him Wink

Sue is right, the poor boy was being quite good before with the measuring stick. But that measure was very heavy, large and square and waved about in all directions.
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Ghilliegumdrop · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

Not sure how to link it into here from my camera, so will just have to do copies if any one wants one. They won't be too long around 15 or so minutes.

Might be an idea to have a measuring class at the club show just to get the dogs used to it, I think our measure is metal and heavy.
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Jan
Merlin, hips 9/9=18 and Ghillie, hips 8/9=17
Pull [n or v] An equal and opposite force perpetrated on both ends of a lead that results in the inevitable tripping and falling of the human involved!!

doganjo · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject:

Yes, it is made of brass. It is as heavy as the ones they used in France.
It didn't phase most of the others but it did upset Chase. I saw the look in his eyes as I was right there in front of him. She didn't really wave it around at him, but when he saw it coming he backed off and it went on from there. Poor lad was really spooked by the time Gunther came over.
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Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away