J-Taz’s Kennel Club 2008 show in Japan - A GREAT SUCCESS!
J-Taz’s Kennel Club in Japan hosted their third annual show on May 17, 18, 2008. Judging this event were UKC Judges Dorothy Jacobs, Barbara Marin and Judy Threlfall. Judges are shown below at the beginning of a Bus Tour of Temples in Kyoto, Japan.
As tourists we all agreed, Japan is a beautiful country to visit. Not only is the landscape and scenery stunning, but the people of Japan open their hearts and roll out the welcome mat in an unforgettable style. Below are just a couple of the remarkable Temples we visited.
Every place we visited was amazing and picturesque. The whole time we were in Japan, we never saw a single piece of litter. Japan is a country where the land is treasured and manners of the people are valued tremendously.
After enjoying a full day of touring, we were off to the beautiful show grounds where we stayed at a hotel that was a short walking distance from the show ring. The next morning we enjoyed an extraordinary breakfast of smoked fish, sticky rice, miso soup, pickles, and green tea. Everything was mouth-watering! After breakfast we strolled over to the show grounds and were greeted by many smiling faces and a ring that had been meticulously laid out.
UKC Logo, USA and Japanese Flags, J-Taz logo and Sponsors.
Dot Jacobs was the judge for show one on Saturday, there were 86 APBT’s entered. While Dot judged, Barbara and I mingled among the people and their dogs, or sat and read on a park bench under the beautiful Japanese sun.
Lunch was served daily in a traditional Japanese family style room. Lunch consisted of delicate sandwiches with iced coffee.
While Barbara Marin judged the second show on Saturday with an entry of 84 APBT’s, Dot and I enjoyed catching up and visiting with exhibitors and spectators.
This time also gave me the opportunity to photograph people and their dogs.
Gentleman and his dog relaxing
Lovely natural ears
Left is Warai, means “Smile” in Japanese; and Right is
“Taz” Retired, 13 years old.
Cane Corso and Dogue De Bordeaux, both intact males.
These dogs walked all over the show grounds together.
On Sunday, I judged an entry of 94 dogs while Barbara and Dot relaxed. After the show, we all enjoyed weight pull. Below are several photos of the people and the dogs during this event.
Bruno- (Visitor) The amazing Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Bruno- Cooling down in his water bucket!
Fez- Seven year old Bull Terrier, he was irresistible.
English bulldog and family enjoying the fun.
Enjoying the excitement.
A successful pull.
Tomoe, our lovely interpreter.
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