Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The purple and white ribbon is awarded to the Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch. 



 

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Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The purple ribbon is awarded to Winners Dog and Winners Bitch.



 

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Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The white ribbon is awarded to the fourth place winner in the regular classes as well as the fourth place winner in the group competitions.



 

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Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The yellow ribbon is awarded to the third place winner in the regular classes as well as the third place winner in the group competitions.



 

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Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The red ribbon is awarded to the second place winner in the regular classes as well as the second place winner in the group competition.



 

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Dog Show Ribbon Guide

The blue ribbon is awarded to the first place winner for the regular classes and for the first place winner in the group classes at a dog show.

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Diaster Plan Tips

Practice your diaster plan.  Be sure to practice your disaster plan once a year.  You can also check the expiration dates on your supplies during your annual practice.  Update your personal information; new phone numbers, email addresses, new contacts.  Your dog's license and vaccination information should be updated annually as well.  Familiarize your dog with the crate or carrier; especially if you do not regularly use one.  Practice some first aid on your dog; like applying a bandage. 

Brandykegs Saint Bernards hopes these diaster plan tips were useful for you; it is good idea to be prepared.
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Diaster Plan Tips

Locate pet friendly lodging.  If you are displaced from your home; finding a place where you can stay together can be difficult.  Do some homework ahead of time and locate lodging that accepts dogs.  Here are a couple of sources that may help with your search:

1. http://www.petswelcome.com
2. http://www.bringfido.com

It can be very difficult to find places that will accept the large breed dogs; often places will put a weight limit of 50 pounds.  During diasters rules are sometimes amended to include the larger dogs; it just depends on the place. 

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Diaster Plan Tips

Buy a pet carrier or crate.  During a diaster you may have to leave your home; if so you will need a pet carrier or crate for your dog.  Your pet may become distressed during a diaster; this translates into unpredictable behavior.  It is very important to keep your dog safe and keep people safe as well.  Your dog should be able to stand and turn around while they are inside a crate or carrier; keep that in mind when you are shopping for one.  Be sure to attach an information sheet to the crate or carrier.  Here are some things to include on the information sheet:

1. Dog's name
2. Address
3. Phone numbers
4. Photo of dog
5. Ownership paperwork
6. How to contact you such as email addresses, social media info, you might want to include someone in another state
7. Veterinarian information
8. Copy of current dog license
9. Copy of current vaccinations, especially rabies.

Keep a leash, collar and a muzzle with your carrier or crate.  Do not view a carrier or crate in a negative way, this provides your dog with a safe and secure environment.  A muzzle should be viewed in this same way; safety for your dog and others is very important. 

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Diaster Plan Tips

Prepare a first aid kit.  A first aid kit for your dog is just as important as the first aid kit for your family.  Here are some things to include in a first aid kit for your dog/dogs:

1. Gauze
2. Cotton Swabs
3. Stretchy self-adhesive bandages
4. Rubbing alcohol
5. Antiseptic wash
6. Betadine iodine
7. Tube of antibiotic cream or ointment
8. Benadryl tablets
9. Antacid tablets
10. Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
11. Buffered aspirin (DO NOT GIVE DOGS ACETAMINOPHEN)
12. Instant cold/heat packs
13. Medicine dropper
14. Twizzers
15. Scissors

You should know how to perform basic first aid; if you don't know the basics take a class.  It is a good idea for you to know how to do the following for your dog:

1. Stop bleeding
2. Disinfect a wound
3. CPR
4. Heimlich maneuver
5. Make a splint
6. Make and know how to use a muzzle

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