Westminster Dog Show

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Well, they seem to often go by how well the dogs have done in the past. A lot of times you'll hear him say this dog here was the 1st or 2nd highest rated dog in the country last year(period.) O.K.,well that's gunna be a pretty solid favorite to win their group. As far as the final ring goes(for best in show,) I have no idea how they decide that one. As far as the breed judging goes, there is usually a dog from the breed that is considered tops that year(almost always wins the breed when he shows up.) They usually do pick that dog in the breed judging at Westminster. For instance, the big favorites to win best of breed for the Min Pin and the Affenpincher both did win their best in breeds. It is really odd that the Favorite Havenese wasn't selected best in breed. Like I said, he has atleast 3 best in Toy Group Wins(that means he was not only considered best Havenese in the 3 shows, but best Toy Group Dog in those shows.) That means the judge thought he fit the description of his breed better than the other toy dogs fit the description of their breeds. So, it's very odd that someone thought there was a better Havenese dog there today.

i figured while watching last night that they generally go with the dog with the best showing all year long...and that in the best in show, they go with who gets the most applause!