A European Weimaraner Specialty Show?

[Irena]

Yup, I thought about that too.

Here is what I was referring to (the Irish Wolfhound event):

www.eiwc.org/pages/historic.html
www.eiwc.org/pages/congress.html
www.eiwc.org/pages/eiwcshowsresults.html

[Irena]

Also, 2007 will be the 110 year anniversary of the breed.

[marjolein]

Ok, let's go for a weim show in 2007 then!!!!

[Ingvild]

I think a European Specialty show is a fantastic idea, but it would mean a lot of work! But if a lot of people pitched in and helped it could work! But I was wondering about the hunt tests; What rules would it be judged by? Every country (almost) has different rules. I am all for trying something new, but it would be good to know well in advance what the rules were.

Yes! I would love that too. I stopped to listen to a judge judging Dobermans at a show here because she was explaining WHY she preferred this dog over that one, and I particularly liked it that she kept saying "but TODAY this dog is the first". I was humbled by her style. I would love to have such proper judging (though it would take time) and hopefully comments for everyone else as to why this dog was preferred over others.

I was surprised because I thought nearly all judges did this! (But I haven't been to dog shows out of Scandinavia so I haven't really thought about it much). I have been only to 2 shows that this was not done. How about critiques? Are they given in all of Europe or is this also something that varies?

[Jaeger]

On 20 june 1897 the Verein zur Reinzucht der silbergrauen Weimaraner-Vorstehhundes was founded. The first Weimaraners were registered in the the Weimaraner studbook in 1898. The breedstandard was made in 1897. The first workingtests for Weimaraner were held 17th and 18th april 1899.

[daniela]

Hi

Today I saw a press release from the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland who is hosting the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress – “ Congress Ireland 2008 ”

It's a four yearly ‘get together’ for Ridgeback fanciers which started its World Tour in 1984 with host country –South Africa.

Since then the ‘tour’ has visited Denmark (1988), England (1992), Australia (1996), the Netherlands (2000) and most recently the USA (Texas 2004).

It is anticipated that delegates, many with their dogs, will attend Congress from Britain, Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.

The R.R.W.C. 2008 will take place over four days with renowned international speakers participating.

Congress delegates will attend seminars and workshops on subjects ranging from breed history and standards, health and medical advancements and to debate relevant new issues pertaining to the breed.

The Congress will culminate with The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland’s championship show – in conjunction with the R.R. World Congress 2008.

Congress Ireland is being organised to precede the annual “Munster Circuit” – a week long series of championship shows.

So Irena, looks like it can be done!!

[Irena]

WOW!!!!! Awesome information, thank you Daniela, very very much!!!

[syrinx]

I'd be there with Bells on!!!!!! People would travel from all over the world for something like that. I think to organise something like that, you would have to get a club to be on side and approach the other clubs. I could have this in my World Wei Tour!!!!!
Great idea!