I posted about this in a discussion group, but it's really more of a blog subject.

Had a good time overall at the show, everyone was joking around. Val, reordering pigs for the judge asked Linda, "Can you move up your chocolate or lilac or whatever that is?"

Linda replied in fake consternation: "Chocolate or lilac?! That's called bad black!"

I love our local cavy exhibitors, we have a good time and don't mind good-natured ribbing too. We do remember we all do this for fun! It certainly wasn't like that when I was showing dogs! And it's not like that in every region of the country either!

So, my one good boar got DQ'd for a lump I totally missed. The judge was very upset he had to DQ such a nice Teddy, he said. Too bad he doesn't judge cavies that often because I'd love to show that boar under him again soon! LOL.

My brindle sow was DQ'd for white toes, but she got a good evaluation by two judges and they've convinced me to keep her. I scratched another sow for what looked like a little chew spot, and my best showable-right-now sow is healing from a lump. Ugh.

We didn't win in Texels either, but we got beat by some really nice pigs. It was nice to see so many really nice Texels. The quality is really improving around here. You can't just have good curl and density, you have to have curl over the shoulders and an even coat. My two boys are disadvantaged because they got too big too quickly and are now Seniors in weight but Intermediate in age. But that's ok, I'm trying to add better size and heads to my line and these guys fit the bill.

Well after showing this motley crew, I'm still not sure who I'm gonna bring to this Saturday's show!