Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

[UvaGirl]

I love Schnauzers, particularly the miniature ones. it's partly the name. Schnauzer. I love it. They're so serious looking, with their little beards. I also love Scottish Terriers, and Soft Coated Wheaton Terriers. Beagles are pretty cool, too.

[Not Afraid]

Well, I have seen it all and Best In Show has been pronounced. But, I won't spoil it for you with delayed feed. I do know that it was one of the best groups of dogs I have seen in a while.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I don't mind poodles...if they aren't clipped in that idiotic french cut, which of course they all are. Then you've got your variety of asian breeds, with the faces that look like they've spent their lives running into a wall. There's the Neapolitan Mastiff, that's black, with huge frightening jowels, it's lips drooping so you see it's blood red gums, its eyes bloodshot like some sort of demon's. Bull Terriers with their "egg shaped" muzzles that for some reason bug me. Shih Tzu's which aren't too bad, but are always displayed with that stupid hair tie that gives them the '80s top-of-the head pony tail. Cocker Spaniels who have their backs shaved, but everything below knee height ridiculously long. Okay, I could go on like this for a while. So many breeds, and grooming standards, just look so bleeding ridiculous to me that I can't watch it for very long.

OK, smartie pants. Most breeds are clipped in certain ways to perform their working task in the best way possible. The Poodle Cut keeps key parts of the hunting dog warm while remaining aerodynamic and free from getting caught in brambles.

The Neopolitan Mastif was first SHOWN at Westminster THIS YEAR. It's never ever been shown at this level before.

The Toy dogs don't appeal to me, but I like working dogs like Terriers, hounds or Herders and not Lap Dogs. I have cats for that. Dogs are supposed to have a purpose other than being charming and beautiful.

[Claire]

Today (from my nail lady of all people!) we were offered a shih tzu mini tea cup puppy possibility.....depending on the gender of the witty bitty litter, we might have a teeny weeny little pure breed!! We are sooo excited. And if not from this litter, then the next for sure!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Corgis!

Pembroke Welsh Corgis rule.

Just ask the queen.

[MerryPrankster]

I'm watching now. Although, I already know who wins Best in Show. What a gorgeous group of dogs.

I love Mary the Weimaraner...such a beautiful animal.

Edited to add: I wuvs the beagles. *smooch* The hound group is so smoochable.
Sorry, I can't help myself.

[Not Afraid]

Some breeds I liked this year:

Puli
Briard
Corgi (both)
Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeen
Fox Terrier
Cariin Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Norfold Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Jack RUssell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Schnauzer

[Not Afraid]

So, it is final now on the WC, right?

I have my stand-in Norfolk Terrier on my lap (Jack) and have to agree with the judge that the German Shorthared Pointer rocked. But, the Norfolk was a very close second.

The bedroom slipper, Jeffrey, scared the hell out of Chris. Is that really an animal or is it a tribble?

Border Collies, while VERY High Maintenance, are fun to watch, and were my third choice.

I need a bigger house.

[MerryPrankster]

Carlee the German Short Haired Pointer, Best in Show, was magnificent. What a performer, just perfect!

I really loved Coco the Norfolk terrier too. She is so adorable with great stage presence. I'm going to doggy-sit my neighbor's dog this weekend, Jasmine. She looks a lot like Coco. Very smart with great personality, I love spoiling her.

Knotty the bloodhound was also a favorite of mine. I liked Merlin the border collie too, although I have known a couple of psycho border collies. I don't know, their owners are a bit psycho so that might have something to do with it. Fame, the Great Pyrenees was also beautiful.

Jeffrey is scary and funny. He looked like he was going to topple over. My husband and I were laughing every time he was walked around. I'm not into lap dogs, either. They're not my cup up tea. But, wow! What a beautiful showing of all the dogs!

Here are a few links that I found informative:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/

[tracilicious]

Darn my network TV!!! I love the dog show. Europe is much smarter than we are regarding dog shows and won't allow cropped dogs to be shown. Maybe someday we will reach that level of civility with our dogs. I love to see all the dogs, but especially the giant breeds. We haven't had a dane win in a long time.