Westminster Dog Show

[Danzig]

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!

[cowgirlintexas]

Come on Pomeranian

[cowgirlintexas]

course the pug is just too cute as well...

[cowgirlintexas]

dang...

[Danzig]

i'm going to put it on now, been dvr'ing the show since i had a late meeting. darn work....

anyway, going to catch up on the canines.

[cowgirlintexas]

only one more group left...

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Danzig

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!

Yea, the BRU. GRIFF. was the 2nd most successful toy dog last year. This was the 1st year here for this Min Pin(his pa won the breed last year.) Dude wasn't making eye contact at all. Too loud for him.

[richard burch]

i like that anatolian shepherd

[cowgirlintexas]

Wow!!! Yeah for Stump!!!! 10yrs old too!!!

[Danzig]

i thought the golden retriever was fabulous, but they took the sussex instead.
i thought that best in show group was one of the worst ever, but what do i know?

at least that poodle didn't win.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i thought the golden retriever was fabulous, but they took the sussex instead.
i thought that best in show group was one of the worst ever, but what do i know?

at least that poodle didn't win.

I think the Golden Retriever was the best tonite. I don't particularly enjoy the breed (all that much) but, if one of those was ever gunna win, it should of been tonite. Yes, Zig, the most you can usually hope for is to keep them damn poodles from winning. I took care of somebody's little poodle until he died at age 18. It was sad. It's always sad, but he was kind of an a-s-s hole. Better him than the others.

Originally Posted by Danzig

i thought the golden retriever was fabulous, but they took the sussex instead.
i thought that best in show group was one of the worst ever, but what do i know?

at least that poodle didn't win.

I was ready to complete a palm clap
and trump that with a polite "splendid",
but I restrained myself.

However, I did dab the corners of my mouth
very politely with a cloth napkin after finishing
a delightful sorbet rounding out my 5 course meal.

Man I need to pee somewhere.

no harm meant about the show, I just think they are a bit stuffy. Reminds me of horse shows my wife was in that bored the crap out of me.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

If I get a bigger dog, it's probably gunna be a Boxer. People rave about those Anatolian Sheperds, but I don't know that much about them.

[Danzig]

see, i don't care for breeds where they clip the ears and dock the tails. or dogs with bows in their hair, where you spend more time grooming them than yourself!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pgardn

I was ready to complete a palm clap
and trump that with a polite "splendid",
but I restrained myself.

However, I did dab the corners of my mouth
very politely with a cloth napkin after finishing
a delightful sorbet rounding out my 5 course meal.

Man I need to pee somewhere.

no harm meant about the show, I just think they are a bit stuffy. Reminds me of horse shows my wife was in that bored the crap out of me.

the scottie wetted the carpet while they were taking her out for best in show. it seemed to produce the most applause.

Originally Posted by Danzig

the scottie wetted the carpet while they were taking her out for best in show. it seemed to produce the most applause.

cool...

or

Splendid.

She/he "showed" them.

I apologize.
I am just pitiful tonight.
And I will most likely remain juvenile and
bad in many posts to come.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Danzig

see, i don't care for breeds where they clip the ears and dock the tails. or dogs with bows in their hair, where you spend more time grooming them than yourself!

A lot of those dogs with their ears clipped n' tails docked are very low maintenance dogs. They have short hair, and never have to have it cut. A lot of times, whether to get the ears done, is optional. The short-haired dogs are the least trouble. Isn't that rat terrier pretty low maintenance? Just feed it, and get nails cut? Maybe some Frontline, or Advantage now n' then. Some of these others have to be cut every couple months, and the fleas are worse with that long fuzzy hair.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

A lot of those dogs with their ears clipped n' tails docked are very low maintenance dogs. They have short hair, and never have to have it cut. A lot of times, whether to get the ears done, is optional. The short-haired dogs are the least trouble. Isn't that rat terrier pretty low maintenance? Just feed it, and get nails cut? Maybe some Frontline, or Advantage now n' then. Some of these others have to be cut every couple months, and the fleas are worse with that long fuzzy hair.

yeah, she's low maintenance. i just don't like the look of the ears and tail-just seems odd to me to do those things to a dog-is there a purpose, or is it just for looks?

[SuffolkGirl]

My vote for best in show is always, the inimitable Millie. An 8 year old Bluetick Coonhound (not recognized by the AKC). I always love the hound and working dog group at Westminster.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

sporting group, German Shorthair Pointers

http://shomberggsp.com/

just found out that a GSP bred by my cousins, won an "Award of Merit" in the breed!

they have a link up for it now middle right of the page. dogs name is Simmer.