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MICHELLE SCOTT continued
I couldn’t resist running this photo because, well, how often do you see that many Poo- dles dressed up? (Or shall I say dressed down?) Thanks to Trixie Breen for sending!
Speaking of raiment, people used to have clothes to work in and dress clothes, and not much in between.
Watch an old tv
“Years ago, we Broadway producers (and many others) complained about people no longer ‘dressing’ for the theatre. Then prac- ticality overrode propriety. Ticket sales out- flanked fashion. Now we say ‘I’m just happy they’re coming to the theatre. I don’t care
Studies have shown that people dressed well will carry themselves more positively than people dressed down—which in turn may have a positive effect on your dog.
what they wear.’ (Although I have to grit my teeth when I say it.) But that’s spectators, actually. Perform- ers certainly still wear what’s appro- priate to their
role.”
Dog shows developed during the time
that men, women and children made an ef- fort to dress up for this special occasion, but dog shows, too, have changed. Some judges still hold strongly to tradition while others really don't care. I am in the latter group. I don't care what you wear in my ring as long
as it doesn't detract from your dog. Just wear appropriate clothes and footwear for the weather, terrain and speed needed to gait your dog properly. Studies, though, have shown that people dressed well will carry themselves more positively than people dressed down which in turn may have a pos- itive effect on your dog. Something to keep in mind. Most of the time I won't notice you or what you're wearing so, like I said, for me it really doesn't matter.
I’ve been collecting Puppy to Adult pho- tos of as many breeds as I can get. Some breeds retain their “puppy picture” all life long, while others take on drastic visual changes during development. It’s fascinating. I wanted to share a few with you.
Following is a series of an Australian Shepherd female at 7.5 weeks in the top pic- ture, 13.5 weeks, 7 months, and 2 years. Thanks to Pat Zapf for sharing this great pic- torial. >
show like Leave It
To Beaver, I Love
Lucy, etc., and it's
easy to understand
the dress code of
the time—even
when relaxing in
their homes their outfits would be consid- ered "dressed up" nowadays. Times have changed and "dress codes" have relaxed. Years ago you would see all passengers on a flight in either suits or dresses and pearls...now almost anything goes and being comfortable is more important than being fashionable. Our editor gives another view.
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