Westminster

[SillyChicken]

Watch dogs? you mean WORKING group? I think a doberman won that.

As far as poodles, they used to be a working breed...

 

[dainerra]

I believe one of WatchDogs dogs got an Award of Merit, but didn't bring home the big ribbons.

 

[redhen]

I believe one of WatchDogs dogs got an Award of Merit, but didn't bring home the big ribbons.   

I think its so neat that one of her dogs made it so far!!!!

 

[dainerra]

I know! I get thrilled when people compliment my boys on the street. I can't imagine getting an invitation to the big show!
A friend from grade school had a crested there. Indi got an AOM as well. My friend is over the moon!

 

[Glenmar]

You can watch each breed judging on the Westminster web site.
I have shown there twice. It is great fun, but really crowded.

 

[redhen]

You can watch each breed judging on the Westminster web site.
I have shown there twice. It is great fun, but really crowded.

Cool! What didyou show there?

 

[Widget]

I wish the Dobe had won too. I also thought it was interesting that the Great Pyranese (sp)? (though didn't get best of class) Even though she was a show dog she still worked guarding free range CHICKENS!!! I got so excited about that ha ha

The Pyrenees came from the same breeder my two girls did.

But I knew another breed would win. It seems the big white fluffy dogs never really stand out to the judges.
What I don't understand is why people now want miniature dogs from the Toy breeds. And they pay lots of money for them too. Why? If you want something the size of a guinea pig then get a guinea pig. Something that size has to have all sorts of health issues. And a 2 lb. Yorkie would be at best a squeaky toy for my 15 lb Ragdoll cat.

 

[Glenmar]

Cool! What didyou show there?

Norfolk Terriers.

 

[NYboy]

I always believed when it came to dogs the bigger the better.Then I got a Cavalier, there is something nice about a dog you can pick up without hurting your back.

 

[GardenerGal]

LOL! My sentiments exactly. A dog should be a DAWG, fer cryin out loud. I hate those little yappy ankle-nippers. No, I don't hate them personally, it's not their fault that some stoopid human messed with genetics and made those breeds. But let's give more consideration to dogs that actually look like dogs. I would have loved to see the Doberman or the German shepherd win BOS.

I just really hated that the Peke was the winner. I think that it is just a freak of nature and really should not be competing in a dog contest but would be more at home in a rodent category. I would have gladly accepted either the doberman, the Irish Setter, the German Shepard or the Dalmation as the ultimate winner because all were just fantastic. What they picked as best in show is not even a dog.