https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-427304 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:45:01 +0000 Katja 427304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We were only there for obedience (rally &amp; utility). It seemed to be 70-80% older women handling dogs - there were only a few men there, and I didn't see any of them in the ring. </p> <p>Outfits were divided into somewhat stodgy fairly formal dress (Southern ladies' church-going outfits?) for women who were handling dogs, and very, very casual (slogan tees, jeans, trainers) for those who were watching.</p> <p>We really loved seeing the dogs, of course. We told one lady that we had recently lost our dog, and she brought three of her dogs over for us to cuddle and pet to get our Vizsla fix.</p> <p>It was eye-opening to see how many dogs, not just in the novice classes, failed their events, given that this is the National level and so many of the trainers were at the top of their profession, and heartening to see that none of the handlers seemed to communicate any disappointment to their dogs. I asked a breeder I was sitting next to about that, and she said, "Well, at the end of the day, they're still dogs."</p> <p>At the same time, I got a little anxious and wound up - I would love another Vizsla as a pet, but breeders are so focused on show and field competition, and really try to pressure you into showing your dog. I won't get a puppy from a puppy mill, so it's either a breeder or a rescue dog.</p> <p>Oh, and it was indoors, at a hotel convention center, no problem with seating. And free coffee, which my husband and daughter appreciated :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-427285 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:29:07 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 427285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color of Vizslas! Glad you had fun! I'm betting you were one of the best put together folks there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-427274 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:23:09 +0000 Inge 427274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great outfit, Katja. And how sweet of you to post a pic of that beautiful dog! I hope you had a good time? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-427265 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:13:43 +0000 Katja 427265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Andrea. I wore jeans, riding boots, and a long heather green cardigan, and felt just fine. It was indoors, not too many people there, and as first time spectators with no dog(s) in tow, we stood out like sore thumbs, which turned out great as people were happy to talk to us and tell us about what we were seeing.</p> <p>Beautiful, beautiful dogs: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-425670 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:15:59 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 425670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spectators can wear whatever they like! You will probably see folks dressed from having shown but generally it is casual. And in some cases VERY casual. As in hideously so. </p> <p>Depending what the weather is like, you may want to bring a jacket and/or scarf, wear comfy shoes and I would also recommend you consider bringing your own chairs. Dog shows entail a lot of sitting around and depending on the venue, seating may or may not be provided. </p> <p>Have fun and I recommend you buy a catalog! It's fun to look at the dogs' names and such. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-to-dog-show-spectating-not-showing#post-425646 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:01:24 +0000 Katja 425646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're going to the Vizsla Club of America National Non-Field Events tomorrow - what's the dress code for spectators? I've never been to a dog show before. </p>