Being a champion didn't change my dog
By inu1711
@inu1711 (5285)
Romania
October 13, 2010 1:59pm CST
Well, I'm again late with the news.
Binne has been a National Junior Champion since this Saturday.
For those who don't know the history, this September, my dog Binne started her career as a show dog.
She won two Prime Junior titles on 18th and 19th of September, and this Saturday she won the third Prime Junior title she needed to become a National Junior Champion.
So, she's a champion. And now what?
Binne is the same energetic dog, she is mad about food and she can't stay still for a moment (yet, she stayed very calm and quiet during the judging in the show ring).
I satisfied my ego, but Binne didn't change. Maybe she's a little more confident in the presence of other dogs, but nothing more.
For those who don't know the history, this September, my dog Binne started her career as a show dog.
She won two Prime Junior titles on 18th and 19th of September, and this Saturday she won the third Prime Junior title she needed to become a National Junior Champion.
So, she's a champion. And now what?
Binne is the same energetic dog, she is mad about food and she can't stay still for a moment (yet, she stayed very calm and quiet during the judging in the show ring).
I satisfied my ego, but Binne didn't change. Maybe she's a little more confident in the presence of other dogs, but nothing more.1 person likes this
1 response
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
13 Oct 10
Oh I am so excited for you and Binne!!!!!...
Yeah, she won't change, but I am sure you are holding your head up a little higher..lol Congrats inu, I knew you both could do it..Now what?
Yeah, she won't change, but I am sure you are holding your head up a little higher..lol Congrats inu, I knew you both could do it..Now what? @inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
13 Oct 10
Thank you, carmelanirel
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Now what?[/i] I am the one who asked this first! 
Binne's breeder, who was present at the Saturday dog show, said I must also make Binne a champion in the open class (next year, of course). But I'm not sure that going to dog shows is something Binne likes. Yet, this weekend she found some young dogs to play, and she really enjoyed those moments (see the photo below). She also made a lot of human friends, and being in the center of atention is something she really likes.
I'd like to train her for agility, but, in my small town, there aren't any dog training club. Maybe I'll try to start one myself.
Binne's breeder, who was present at the Saturday dog show, said I must also make Binne a champion in the open class (next year, of course). But I'm not sure that going to dog shows is something Binne likes. Yet, this weekend she found some young dogs to play, and she really enjoyed those moments (see the photo below). She also made a lot of human friends, and being in the center of atention is something she really likes.
I'd like to train her for agility, but, in my small town, there aren't any dog training club. Maybe I'll try to start one myself.1 person likes this
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
13 Oct 10
Yes, she looks like she is really enjoying herself. What beautiful dogs, all the varieties, it must have been exciting to watch them all..:)
If it was me, I'd retire her, she had her win, now let her be what she is meant to be, your friend and companion..:) But that's my opinion, it'd also be cool if you continued it, but it will only get harder as time goes on, as newer pups come into the scene won't it?
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
14 Oct 10
You know it's been a pleasure to watch all those wonderfull dogs. That's why I like so much to go to dog shows. I'm sure I'll continue going to dog shows, but I think we will rather go only as spectators.
I'm not afraid of competition, competition actually motivates me to be better. Binne's breeder has an interest in convincing me to take Binne in many dog shows. I'd call that "free publicity". 
Airedale Terrier isn't such a popular breed in my country, but if people see them more often winning dog shows, they might want to buy Airedale puppies.
Binne will never stop being what she was ment to be: my companion ?. I am the one who would never change that. I love her right the way she is, no matter if she win any more titles or not.
That's why I like so much to go to dog shows. I'm sure I'll continue going to dog shows, but I think we will rather go only as spectators.
I'm not afraid of competition, competition actually motivates me to be better. Binne's breeder has an interest in convincing me to take Binne in many dog shows. I'd call that "free publicity". Airedale Terrier isn't such a popular breed in my country, but if people see them more often winning dog shows, they might want to buy Airedale puppies.
Binne will never stop being what she was ment to be: my companion ?. I am the one who would never change that. I love her right the way she is, no matter if she win any more titles or not.