Westminster 2011

[randallscott35]

12 Days and counting. I want build up here. Major build up. Being that the wife is knocked up at month 8 I cannot attend but i am telling you I am looking forward to this more than the Florida Derby or WEBN stakes at Turfway.

Westminster website updated with snouts of the leading contenders. Get ready

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org

[randallscott35]

Important info, I will try and do a post each day leading up with the contenders.

Broadcast Information

The Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding group competition will be televised live Monday on USA Network from 8-9 PM ET and continuing on CNBC from 9-11 PM ET. The Sporting, Working, Terrier, and Best In Show competition will be televised live Tuesday on USA Network from 8-11 PM ET.

Breed judging highlight videos are available throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday on the Westminster Web site. These highlights will be available after the show, as well.

To our West Coast viewers: Please note that the West Coast telecast is delayed for your time zone. Since results are posted to our Web site as they occur live, if you want to enjoy the drama of the moment, please avoid the Westminster Web site after 5 p.m. Pacific Time on each evening.

[Arletta]

I am rooting for this one

http://www.marlexminpins.com/marlex_news.htm

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I am rooting for this one

http://www.marlexminpins.com/marlex_news.htm

As the proud owner of my Kelpie Mutt Belmont, I am rooting for a herder of any kind.

[randallscott35]

There have been a total of 299,024 dogs entered in Westminster's 134 shows through 201

How bout that?

[randallscott35]

Not cheap to love dogs, nor should it be.

Reserved Seating-in sections 40-299. Good for both day and night events. They can be purchased through the WKC office, as well as, Ticketmaster and MSG. Ticketmaster and MSG offer single day purchases. The price for these tickets through the WKC office is $130. Ticketmaster and MSG price is $120 plus applicable fees.

General Admission tickets are also good for both day and night events but DO NOT HAVE AN ASSIGNED SEAT NUMBER. The seating is on a first come first served basis and can only be purchased through Ticketmaster and the MSG box office. These seats are in sections 300 and 400. You may purchase a ticket for one day @ $40, or a two day ticket for $75. There is a children's ticket (up to age 12) price of $20 for each day, plus applicable fees.

[randallscott35]

6 new breeds for 2011, highlighted by the Leonberger!

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org...ed_080410.html

[jms62]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Not cheap to love dogs, nor should it be.

Reserved Seating-in sections 40-299. Good for both day and night events. They can be purchased through the WKC office, as well as, Ticketmaster and MSG. Ticketmaster and MSG offer single day purchases. The price for these tickets through the WKC office is $130. Ticketmaster and MSG price is $120 plus applicable fees.

General Admission tickets are also good for both day and night events but DO NOT HAVE AN ASSIGNED SEAT NUMBER. The seating is on a first come first served basis and can only be purchased through Ticketmaster and the MSG box office. These seats are in sections 300 and 400. You may purchase a ticket for one day @ $40, or a two day ticket for $75. There is a children's ticket (up to age 12) price of $20 for each day, plus applicable fees.

Went Two years ago. Love dogs but rather get crown lengthening surgery than
go again.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

There have been a total of 299,024 dogs entered in Westminster's 134 shows through 201

How bout that?

Quite a cottage industry......in reference to your dog...I got a Welsh Corgi....love that little guy!

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Quite a cottage industry......in reference to your dog...I got a Welsh Corgi....love that little guy!

Oh boy, wait till Beth sees this thread.

[Arletta]

Love the Herding group...Always a favorite of mine as well.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Love the Herding group...Always a favorite of mine as well.

I have great respect for herding and working groups.

But I'm a Sporting guy myself.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I have great respect for herding and working groups.

But I'm a Sporting guy myself.

There is no such thing as a bad dog...I know many wonderful Pitts which is what makes me hate Vick and I don't use that word lightly.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I am rooting for this one

http://www.marlexminpins.com/marlex_news.htm

There hasn't been a Minpin win the Toy Group since '75. They've never won best in Show. Chances of winning the Toy Group are about 40/1-50/1. There's about a 90% chance of the Toy Group being won by a Toy Poodle, a Peking disease, or a Shyt Zoo. The Pomeranian, Affenpinscher, and Minpin (assuming this bitch wins the breed) have longshot chances. She's about 7th-9th rated Toy Dog in the country. I would expect she'll be a top 5 rated Toy Dog (in the country) by the end of the year. I think, she could get a top 5 in this show. If she doesn't win the breed, then, it will be that Soldier Boy Minpin. He will have no shot. Won't even make the first cut. He will probably bark at the crowd etc.