We entered Rosie into two classes. One in the Pedigree group "Best Sporting" and one in the novelty group "dog the judges would most like to take home". Being the biased parents that we are, we figured Rosie would clean up! Little did we know, it turns out that even when the show is "just for fun" the Pedigree class is for more serious competitors. Rosie wasn't such a fan of being put up on a table for inspection by the judge or such a fan of the judge wanting to touch her in general. She did however bring home a 2nd place blue rosette in her second class. The judge was much more friendly in that class.
Overall, it was a wonderful reason to meet lots of people (and other dogs) in the park, enjoy the sunshine, ice cream treats for Bryan and I (a liver treat for Rosie) and to support the Armed Forces here in the UK. I sure hope this weather holds up! If you want to read Rosie's take on the show check out our pictures page and click on the images in order. She added her thoughts to each of the captions.