People have asked why we have chosen a cute pug sitting on a chess board wearing a crown as the logo for the Up Your Dog Show Game.  Let’s take a look at the symbolism behind the image.

 

Up Your Game 

The idiom “up your game” means to improve your performance, skills, or overall approach in a particular area, often to meet higher standards to compete more effectively.  This phrase is commonly used in various contexts, such as sports, business, or personal development, and in this case, breeding and showing your dogs.  It indicates a need to enhance one’s abilities or strategies to achieve better results or stay ahead of the competition.  It implies an effort to grow and excel.

 

The Chess Pawn 

The pawn is the weakest piece in the game of chess.  To be called a pawn is a person with no real power, but may be used or manipulated by others for their own advantage.  No one wants their entries at dog shows to continually be “the pawn,”  by continually loosing and building points for others.

 

The Crown

Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and patience.  The most powerful piece on the board is the queen, which is often considered the most important piece in the game.  She wears a crown.    Overall, the queen is an essential part of the game, as it can make a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

 

What does the queen chess piece symbolize regarding breedings and showing your dogs?  

Understanding the significance of the decisive game piece will help you understand the colorful metaphor of the crown in our logo.  

 

No one likes being a pawn in the dog show game. We are here to help you work on upping your game, improve your performance skills, and breeding program through education, careful study, and by finding and listening to good mentors.  By strategy, skill, and patience, your success in the show ring will improve.

 

Wouldn’t you say it’s time to Up Your Dog Show Game and  move from being a pawn to a Queen!