You know you’ve gone to the ‘dogs’ when ... (2)

Gifts you & your spouse/significant other exchange consist of: grooming tables, X-pens, crates, stand dryers, etc. 

Your son makes you a set of pooper-scoopers in Metals 101. 

Your daughter surprises you with a Kennel Sign from Wood Shop class. 

Your phone bill is higher than the National Debt. 

No item of clothing is bought without clearing the following hurdles:

a)         Does it have pockets?

b)        Will dog hair show?

c)         Will slobber blend in?

d)        Does the colour go with my dog/s? 

A week-end get-away is a 3 day show. 

You can't remember Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc., because your calendar is filled with Show dates, closing dates, due dates, heartworm & med. dates, etc., leaving no room for anything else.

Bitch, Artificial Insemination, sperm, semen, ovulation are words you use frequently.

You plan your vacation time around your bitches due/heat dates.

A gift from your Grandchildren brings tears to your eyes- a new heater for the whelping box.

Your Child/Grandchild takes puppy tails & dewclaws to Show & Tell- and describes Banding & Dewclaw removal.

Jewellery means Doggy earrings, pendants, pins, watches, etc.

Weddings & other special occasions are planned for non-dog show days.

You celebrate Mothers Day by taking your Mother along to a Show-and get her handle a dog for you. 

YOUR Wedding is not only on a Dog Show week-end, but performed at Lunch Break AT THE SHOW so all your family & friends can attend. 

(Irenne & Dave Bader)