HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) – No matter should you’re large or small, fluffy or high-quality, all canine breeds are welcome on the Southern Harvest Cluster canine present.
2023 is the twelfth 12 months for the canine present. Carl Grotton, MS Gulf Coast Kennel Club Publicity Chair stated individuals come again 12 months after 12 months for the present’s professionalism and sense of comradery. “Doing dog shows for the years I have, you meet a lot of people, they become very good friends, you see amazing dogs that are capable of doing anything,” he stated.
Although it’s all in regards to the dogs, with out the judges, there could be no competitors.
Beth Downey has been exhibiting boxers because the early 90s. She’s by no means regarded again. Now, she judges competitions as a substitute of exhibiting.
“2017 I started judging,” she stated. “When you first judge, you have to have twelve years in your breed.” Downey has over 30 years below her belt.
She stated judging is more durable than it appears.
“You need to know the history of the breeds, too,” Downey defined. “So, ‘What was this dog bred for?’ and ‘Can this dog do his job today?’. It’s a lot of studying, a lot of hard work.”
Yes, canine exhibits are entertaining. But what’s the purpose of all of it? Why compete for “Best in Show” or ” Best in Breed”?
“The purpose of showing dogs is for the future of the breed,” stated Downey. She stated this isn’t the one motive, nevertheless.
“I think because we have a lot of people that love dogs,” she stated. “It’s a way of seeing a whole bunch of different breeds. Some breeds you probably never knew existed.”
Although there should be a topped winner at each competitors, we all know they’ve already received our hearts.
Saturday and Sunday’s competitions begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Harrison County fairgrounds. Admission is free.
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