10: You can all stop pestering me now.

[samuraiprosecutor]

I'm sure you will all be delighted to hear that I have (mostly) recovered. The flu seems to have run its course, and I was finally able to return to work today.

Also, Sieghard has yet another ribbon to his illustrious name. He took Best of Breed at the AKC National Championship on Sunday.

Comments

[know-sacrifice.livejournal.com]

Hah! Good t' hear.

And congrats to Sieghard!

[ttly-an-arab.livejournal.com]

I am delighted to know that.

Oh, congratulations to Sieghard!

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[maraich]

It's about time.

I don't think I've ever been to a dog show. What does he have to do?

[samuraiprosecutor]

I'm as relieved that I don't have to hear all of that nagging, as you probably are to not have to nag me anymore.

Thank you. He performed very well.

[samuraiprosecutor]

...Well we'll never know, will we? A shame, that.

Thank you. I must post a picture of him soon.

[attorneyatlol]

Congratulations on both counts.

[know-sacrifice.livejournal.com]

I can imagine.

He must have, if he got Best of Breed!

[samuraiprosecutor]

This was actually his first time at the AKC. He's been in quite a few national shows, but nothing on this level. It is indeed an accomplishment.

[know-sacrifice.livejournal.com]

That's really cool, then. Congratulations again!

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[samuraiprosecutor]

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It's a competition for the dogs that best fit the ideal attributes of their breed. The judge studies the dog carefully, checks the gait and different parts of the body such as the shape of the head, and looks for overall health and perfection. A great deal of work goes into just getting a dog ready for the few minutes it's being viewed by the judge.

[notwhatyouget.livejournal.com]

Glad to know you're feeling better~. ♥ Just don't push yourself too hard.

Another one to add to that case of yours, huh?

[samuraiprosecutor]

Thank you, but he and his handler are the ones who deserve the congratulations.

[know-sacrifice.livejournal.com]

Pass 'em on for me, then?

[samuraiprosecutor]

...Thank you.

You...didn't meet Sieghard, did you?

[samuraiprosecutor]

Of course.

[know-sacrifice.livejournal.com]

Cool.

[samuraiprosecutor]

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I haven't put it away yet, but yes.

...Did you touch my computer?

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[maraich]

So it doesn't do any tricks?

[notwhatyouget.livejournal.com]

I'll take that as an "okay"~.

Seems like you've got a pretty talented pet there~.

Why~?

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[samuraiprosecutor]

...He's very well trained, but the competition isn't about tricks. It's about breed standards and animals that are as close to physical perfection as possible.

The AKC does sponsor agility and obedience competitions, though.

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[maraich]

...I wonder what the standards would be if they had a competition like that for humans.

[samuraiprosecutor]

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I do. He's a special animal and he's been trained well.

If you did (and I'm certain it was you) then you know why.

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[samuraiprosecutor]

Something along the lines of a beauty pageant, I imagine.

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[maraich]

You consider people who starve themselves until they're practically bones "physical perfection"?

[attorneyatlol]

No... I didn't even know you had a dog until you posted about him.