"To be or not to be, that is the question." (Shall we breed this season?) |
"Nor let the rain of heaven wet this place." (The prayer of all outdoor show chairs) |
"Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble." (Ringside gossip) |
"He hath but a little wee face, with a little yellow beard." (Cairn Terrier) |
"Methought I heard a voice cry, 'Sleep no more...'" (Bitch in season in same house with active stud) |
"Like a fountain with a hundred spouts" (Male dog going for a walk) |
"What fools these mortals be" (They just bought their third dog) |
"A double blessing is a double grace" (Best of breed AND a group placement) |
"Out, out damned spot!" (They are housebreaking the third dog) |
"I love the sport well; but I shall as soon quarrel at it as any man in England." (Sentiments of the inveterate dog show enthusiast) |
"What light through yonder window breaks? (Up all night whelping) |
"Young gentlemen, your spirits are too bold for your years." (class of terrier puppies) |
"Much ado about nothing" (False pregnancy) |
"Your father is at Westminster" (But your mother was not show quality) |
"Assume a virtue if you have it not" (Be a good loser) |
"And I do wish your honours may increase" (Best in Show next time) |
"Play such fantastic tricks before high heaven as make the angels weep" (On seeing some odd jugding - or clever handling) |
"Obedience; for so work the honey-bees, creatures that by a rule in nature teach the act of order" (A good definition!) |
"Small curs are not regarded when they grin" (Unless they have a big-name handler) |
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