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A showname is a longer name that is used for showing purposes, and it sometimes can 'match' the call name. For example, my dog's name is Cricket and her showname is Cricket's Song. Later, if you decide to start a kennel for your nannucks, you can put a prefix on the showname (ex. Flight's Hatee-Hatee-Ho "Fox")
prefix showname call name

Username: Chibi
Showname: Chibi's I'm A Little Rusty
Name: Rusty
Gender: Buck
Story: I remember the first time I went to a conformation show. I had NO idea what was happening! First my owner just picks my leash up and puts me in the car and we are driving! But we arrived to a place that I had never EVER seen before! Then my owner walks me into a building filled with barking Nannucks and different interesting smells! My owner lead to a table where I jumped on immediately after she put a treat on it. Then she hooked my collar onto something that wouldn't let me jump off of the table. Then! You won't believe what happened! She tried to clip my nails! I need my nails! I fought against her but in the end she clipped them. But that wasn't the worst of it! After she finished 'grooming' me she led me off the table and into a ring where there were at least ten other Nannucks and a really loud announcer. When the announcer pointed at me my owner lead me up to him. He lifted my jaw and my ears up, and then felt around my back and legs. I didn't like it! But something told me that if I squirmed, my owner might get mad at me. After that, my owner started running and that's when I got excited! I ran in front of her, pulling on the lead as hard as I could to get her to run faster! But she yanked me back! Why would she start running and stop all of a sudden! It just wasn't fair! She turned around and looked at the announcer who shook his head 'no' and I could tell my owner was sad. My owner flicked the lead in her direction and I followed her out of the ring, head and tail low. And when I walked by all of the other Nannucks they either laughed at me or shook their heads disappointingly. When my owner and I got back to the kennel I tried to cheer her up by doing tricks for her because I felt bad. But I could tell that she wasn't mad, or sad. She was happy! But why?! I thought that I disappointed her! My owner started laughing! Finally she looked at me and said, "Don't worry boy, we will do better next time!" . Next time?! There will be a 'next time'?!-.-
Sorry it is so long...

[SnowStar]

Username: SnowStar
Showname: Outlaw's Letter of Mercy
Name: Merc
Gender: Buck
Story:

"This place is huge! Are all these Nannuck here to be shown?" Merc asked to nobody in particular as he was being lead down a small walkway where he was to be signed in. He didn't care who answered his question if they ever did, he was so exited! He never imagined a show being so big, with so many people and Nannucks around. So many new sights and smells around, he felt that he might burst just from taking in all these new things. He could feel the soft grass between his toes, the sounds of barking overly exited Nannuck around, the chatter of humans...It was wonderful. Even after years later he would always remember this show, every little detail. It was a confirmation show, outdoors. His owner and handler brought him and another Nannuck, Sugarcane. Sugarcane never did enter for any of the shows, but he was there for support and to cheer Merc on.

"Juvenile class, lucky number 22." His owner said cheerfully while signing the very last bit of last minute forms. "Getting into your first show, I'm so proud of you baby boy no matter what you place." And with a pat on the mane and a kiss for good luck, Merc and his owner went to their tablet for prep work. Being a show Nannuck take a lot of prep work, you have to get groomed and basically everything done in order to be looking like the best of the best. During this time Merc focused on what he had to do, although the show was rather simply for him, he was starting to get nervous. "Cane...What happens if I forget what I do? What happens if they don't like me? Oh gosh, what happens if another Nannuck eats me?!" Merc whined nervously while being taken off of the grooming table and next to Sugarcane. His friend seemed to be amused by all the questions. "Merc, relax. Even though I haven't been in a show yet, I've seen enough to know it isn't something to be nervous about, but something to enjoy."

"But-"

"Oh don't be throwing buts. If you get nervous, find something in front of you and focus on that. Take a deep breath. Forget the worries, forget the competition - imagine all the troubles being washed down a stream, and never see them again." Cane said calmly, and as soon as he was finished with his advice, his ears twitched up when he head something. "Time for you to win a judge over, may the best of luck be with you."

Merc took in a deep breath, taking Cane's advise to heart. "Okay, I'm ready." He said, being lead away from his friend by his owner and handler to get in line. Ahead of him was a large tent, lined with a small white picket fence. People started to sit down outside of the show ring, ready for it to start. He did as he was told, stayed quiet and as still as he could when needed in the show ring. He allowed the judge to check his teeth, limbs, back and everything else without issue, although being his first time he was still a little nervous. During the show Merc could hear all the sounds and chatter around him still, but it seemed to fade away slowly. Everything was a echo while he focused on the show and show alone. After what seemed like forever for him, the show was over and he, Cane, and his owner was ready to go home. "Merc I am so proud of you, third place! You have so much promise baby boy, I can't wait to see you in the next show. You were a little stiff in this one but thats okay, it was your first time and you did great!" His owner said with pride, petting him and giving him kisses on the head for a job well done. On the way back home Merc stared out the window, wondering what it would be like to be a champion. "So... How was it?" Cane asked him, interrupting his thought.

"How was it you ask...It. Was. Awesome!"

[punkrock.]

Can I already reserve a breeding?? I'm loving that face marking

[halierae]

OMG 0.0
Username: halierae
Showname: Trust Is Better Than Love
Name: Trey
Gender: Buck
Story:
WIP

[keep the impulse]

PRETTY o3o

Username: keep the impulse
Showname: put er' in park
Name: Oliver
Gender: Buck
Story: *acting as oliver* I was so excited, I wanted it to be my time to run around the ring. I was so scared yet so excited I felt butterflies in my stomach. I tried to remember everything it ran through my head over and over and all of a sudden i hear "198, 198 to the ring please". Thats my number, I pranced over to the ring and waited to be called in. Remember keep your head up i said in my head over and over. I stepped into the ring and we stacked up, the judge wanted to see how each of us moved so we each went around the ring twice. OH MY GOSH the final line up. I was moved to 4th place then 2nd. "heres your placing" said the judge. second place I got second. I leaped in excitement I was so happy... and thats the story of my first conformation show.

[Leporidae]

Omigosh I want this one! Though if there is a bay roan one maybe somebody will make a blue roan... I LOVE blue roans. Goal for Nunnucks: Get a Blue roan (Male or female) or/and a Blue Merle (Female) /is starting to ramble and will shut up now. xD

Good luck to everybody trying out for this beauty!

[Chibi]

Username: Chibi
Showname: Chibi's I'm A Little Rusty
Name: Rusty
Gender: Buck
Story: I remember the first time I went to a conformation show. I had NO idea what was happening! First my owner just picks my leash up and puts me in the car and we are driving! But we arrived to a place that I had never EVER seen before! Then my owner walks me into a building filled with barking Nannucks and different interesting smells! My owner lead to a table where I jumped on immediately after she put a treat on it. Then she hooked my collar onto something that wouldn't let me jump off of the table. Then! You won't believe what happened! She tried to clip my nails! I need my nails! I fought against her but in the end she clipped them. But that wasn't the worst of it! After she finished 'grooming' me she led me off the table and into a ring where there were at least ten other Nannucks and a really loud announcer. When the announcer pointed at me my owner lead me up to him. He lifted my jaw and my ears up, and then felt around my back and legs. I didn't like it! But something told me that if I squirmed, my owner might get mad at me. After that, my owner started running and that's when I got excited! I ran in front of her, pulling on the lead as hard as I could to get her to run faster! But she yanked me back! Why would she start running and stop all of a sudden! It just wasn't fair! She turned around and looked at the announcer who shook his head 'no' and I could tell my owner was sad. My owner flicked the lead in her direction and I followed her out of the ring, head and tail low. And when I walked by all of the other Nannucks they either laughed at me or shook their heads disappointingly. When my owner and I got back to the kennel I tried to cheer her up by doing tricks for her because I felt bad. But I could tell that she wasn't mad, or sad. She was happy! But why?! I thought that I disappointed her! My owner started laughing! Finally she looked at me and said, "Don't worry boy, we will do better next time!" . Next time?! There will be a 'next time'?!-.-
Sorry it is so long...

[G.L'S]

Username: G.L'S
Showname: Shadowlands' Imperial Wonder
Name: Imp
Gender: Buck
Story:

I remember my first confirmation round as if it were yesterday...though it was relatively recent. My master was also my trainer and despite the reserve of some Nannucks before a show, she let me sit in her lap during the car ride there. I was nervous and I could sense hers too as she hesitated slightly between petting strokes. This wasn't the big leagues but I knew I had to do my best. Even if it made her a little more at ease.

When we got to the showing complex, I stood by my lady human's side while we registered, waited and finally when she helped with my grooming. Pesky things, I mentally chastised and made the occasional snapping at the combs while they groomed my coat.

"Impy, come on now. It'll all be over before you know it."
My lady human cooed as she finished up with my physical presentation. After looking at myself in the mirror, my nerves began to set in. What if I don't make it? What if I do something stupid to disappoint her? Will she still want me if I do poorly? Feeling overcome with these nerves, I emitted a small whine and looked up at her. When she looked down at me, all I saw was love and pride.
"Imp, you're going to do just fine. It's your first one, enjoy it. We can worry about all the technical stuff later. For now, relax and have fun. I'll be here with snacks once you're done."

The prospects of love and snacks made everything seem much better. With a quick lick, I set off for the show ring and waited quietly for my class and number to be called. When they called out a slew of numbers and finally my own, I bounded out into the light with the most sleekness and poise I could muster up. I waited patiently in stance while the judges inspected other Nannucks and contained my excited nervousness when they gestured for me to go onto the block. I held my body in position and they eyeballed my coat and physical makeup and I relaxed when they lifted my paws and checked my teeth. When I went back to my spot to await my score, I felt the nerves creep up again but I thought of love and snacks and mashed those feelings away. I was confident in myself.

The second place spot, with a score of 22 points, goes to 142: Shadowlands' Imperial Wonder!"
If a Nannuck could drop his jaw, I certainly would have. The applause around me was what jump started me back into the present while I walked up and took my place on the podium. I accepted my ribbon with the most poise and pride I could muster; a second place in my first show. I exited elegantly while being watched but behind the curtain, I bounded and curled up happily in my lady human's outstretched arms.
You did it Imp, and I couldn't be more proud."

[rax]

Closes/ judging tonight

[rax]

Username: Chibi
Showname: Chibi's I'm A Little Rusty
Name: Rusty
Gender: Buck
Story: I remember the first time I went to a conformation show. I had NO idea what was happening! First my owner just picks my leash up and puts me in the car and we are driving! But we arrived to a place that I had never EVER seen before! Then my owner walks me into a building filled with barking Nannucks and different interesting smells! My owner lead to a table where I jumped on immediately after she put a treat on it. Then she hooked my collar onto something that wouldn't let me jump off of the table. Then! You won't believe what happened! She tried to clip my nails! I need my nails! I fought against her but in the end she clipped them. But that wasn't the worst of it! After she finished 'grooming' me she led me off the table and into a ring where there were at least ten other Nannucks and a really loud announcer. When the announcer pointed at me my owner lead me up to him. He lifted my jaw and my ears up, and then felt around my back and legs. I didn't like it! But something told me that if I squirmed, my owner might get mad at me. After that, my owner started running and that's when I got excited! I ran in front of her, pulling on the lead as hard as I could to get her to run faster! But she yanked me back! Why would she start running and stop all of a sudden! It just wasn't fair! She turned around and looked at the announcer who shook his head 'no' and I could tell my owner was sad. My owner flicked the lead in her direction and I followed her out of the ring, head and tail low. And when I walked by all of the other Nannucks they either laughed at me or shook their heads disappointingly. When my owner and I got back to the kennel I tried to cheer her up by doing tricks for her because I felt bad. But I could tell that she wasn't mad, or sad. She was happy! But why?! I thought that I disappointed her! My owner started laughing! Finally she looked at me and said, "Don't worry boy, we will do better next time!" . Next time?! There will be a 'next time'?!-.-
Sorry it is so long...

Congrats! You guys made it so hard to choose a winner, loved everyone's stories c: