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HEHEHEHE- my sister and I are getting ready for our "viewing party" as well!
Of course, our roommates think we're absolutely crazy, so the party will essentially be the two of us hogging the television for 2 days in a row, while everyone else walks in rolling their eyes.
I'll bite anyone's hand off that threatens to change the channel.
All I can say is I hope the win is an "upset." I love being surprised, and this show is the "giant killer."
Of course, our roommates think we're absolutely crazy, so the party will essentially be the two of us hogging the television for 2 days in a row, while everyone else walks in rolling their eyes.
I'll bite anyone's hand off that threatens to change the channel.
All I can say is I hope the win is an "upset." I love being surprised, and this show is the "giant killer."
Here's a pic of the papillon BOB winner Musashi
http://www.pcs.ne.jp/~papillon/overseas/usa/Musashi.html
He's so beautiful. <3
http://www.pcs.ne.jp/~papillon/overseas/usa/Musashi.html
He's so beautiful. <3
I was stoked to see the Akita go Group 1- although I was honestly hoping another dog would take the breed, it's nice to see a group winner every once in awhile that ISN'T completely predictable, like the other 3 group winners tonight.
The Shiba BOB winner won our national this year, so I wasn't surprised to see him take the breed. At any rate, while he's not my favorite representative of the breed, I was DEFINITELY happy to see him win it over some of the competition. And of course you've got to be proud of a CDX Shiba! What a credit to his owners.
Showpug- the pug winner shocked me as well! I was expecting one of the big guns to win it, but I've never heard of this girl at all!
The Shiba BOB winner won our national this year, so I wasn't surprised to see him take the breed. At any rate, while he's not my favorite representative of the breed, I was DEFINITELY happy to see him win it over some of the competition. And of course you've got to be proud of a CDX Shiba! What a credit to his owners.
Showpug- the pug winner shocked me as well! I was expecting one of the big guns to win it, but I've never heard of this girl at all!
ooooh I'm watching tonight!!! I wanna see Smoky City's Devil May Care beat Streak (Nani's Indecent Exposure) tonigh!!! I hope she does!! *bitting nails* Sporting looks like it could be the first group in tonight. I wasn't able to watch last night can anyone confirm????
If anyone can't tell... hehehe their Weimaraners.... LOL!
If anyone can't tell... hehehe their Weimaraners.... LOL!
I was so happy the working dogs came on first. I was hoping the Anatolian would at least be called out. The best part was I found out the Anatolian that was in the showing is a Triple Winner of 3 shows. I just watched the video. I just wish there was a long haired, white one like Max in the group.
I also just watched the Neapolitan video since Jake has a lot of Neapolitan in him. I just love their squooshy faces.
I also just watched the Neapolitan video since Jake has a lot of Neapolitan in him. I just love their squooshy faces.
aaah! This is on tonight in Canada, on OLN (outdoor life network). It starts at 8pm, and I have CLASS until 8pm, so I'll miss probably the first 40 minutes Anyone want to give me the scoop on what I'll miss?
I love watching Westminster.
Anyone want to give me the scoop on what I'll miss?I love watching Westminster.
aaah! This is on tonight in Canada, on OLN (outdoor life network). It starts at 8pm, and I have CLASS until 8pm, so I'll miss probably the first 40 minutes Anyone want to give me the scoop on what I'll miss?
I love watching Westminster.
Anyone want to give me the scoop on what I'll miss?I love watching Westminster.
The Welsh Terrier got a nice snap in - yikes. It looked like the bulldog grabbed the handler's hand as well, although he may have been going for a treat.
Here's a question for all of you who are familiar with the show world. I know that each dog should be judged against their own standard, not each other. So...are poodles really more likely to fit their personal standards, or is there another reason they always seem to win? I've watched Westminster every year since I was a kid, and it seems there is always at least one, sometimes two in the BIS. Obviously they are a very "showy" breed, but it just seems like it's a given most of the time. All other things being equatl, will a great S. Poodle beat a great Chow every time?
Tonights group are my favorites - herding and the sighthounds!
Here's a question for all of you who are familiar with the show world. I know that each dog should be judged against their own standard, not each other. So...are poodles really more likely to fit their personal standards, or is there another reason they always seem to win? I've watched Westminster every year since I was a kid, and it seems there is always at least one, sometimes two in the BIS. Obviously they are a very "showy" breed, but it just seems like it's a given most of the time. All other things being equatl, will a great S. Poodle beat a great Chow every time?
Tonights group are my favorites - herding and the sighthounds!
The bulldog was going for a treat. They aren't very graceful and quite forceful when they want something. lol
With Poodles, I say it's politics. At that level of competition, all the dogs are of top quality. The poodles are very showy and a good handler/groomer can sculpt the dog to look anyway he/she feels like. I think they are just an eye catching breed for the judge, but frankly, I am sick of seeing them always win.
With Poodles, I say it's politics. At that level of competition, all the dogs are of top quality. The poodles are very showy and a good handler/groomer can sculpt the dog to look anyway he/she feels like. I think they are just an eye catching breed for the judge, but frankly, I am sick of seeing them always win.
Hi all... was disappointed the Dobie didn't get pulled in group, but the Akita was truly outstanding. Not suprised at all that Vicki (toy poodle) won, she's been cleaning up and is a beautiful poodle. Was suprised too, Showpug, by the Pug. Had 2 friends with dogs who made it to group, but didn't get pulled in top 4, still excited for their BOB wins. Kohl didn't care for the Dalmation for some reason and started barking at t.v. Maybe he thought he knew her? Tonight should be exciting!!
In all honesty, I have to agree as well. Those of us in Shibas just roll our eyes in exasperation at the fact we got stuck in the Non Sporting Group in the first place. By their very NATURE Shibas are NOT supposed to be ostentatious and showy- they are supposed to be beautiful in a sober and natural way. Go figure we get stuck in the group with not one but TWO poodles, AND the Bichon. All 3 dogs that can be sculpted and sprayed to perfection versus a breed that is only supposed to receive a bath and a good brushout.
Westminster competitors are truly some of the best in the nation, so really, it's not like there's a higher percentage of fantastic poodles out there. One of the big problems is that people are openly admitting to judging dogs on showmanship at this level...but where is that in ANY breed standard?
We had an article about just that in one of our breed quarterlies. It should come as no shock that we're seeing an influx of flashy, coaty, hyper, and Golden Retriever-esque Shibas in the ring lately...
Nevertheless, I'll openly admit that I think Vikki (the toy poodle) is really quite beautiful. She's fabulous looking. I'm not as huge a fan of the standard (liked his grandfather, Treson, better), and I DID like the mini poodle (who is a big favorite of one of my friends who shows this breed). For whatever reason, the minis don't seem to do as much winning as the standards and the toys, and I found this mini really lovely.
I just like it when Westminster is a tiny bit less predictable.
Between finding out about Kirby, the tribute to Annie Clark, and all of those truly emotional Pedigree adoption drive ads, both my sister and I were about ready to bust out the Kleenex and Haagen-Dazs!
I knew Kirby had kind of a bizarre back story, but for the life of me can't remember what it was. Was it something to do with ownership rights between his handler and his breeder?
Westminster competitors are truly some of the best in the nation, so really, it's not like there's a higher percentage of fantastic poodles out there. One of the big problems is that people are openly admitting to judging dogs on showmanship at this level...but where is that in ANY breed standard?
We had an article about just that in one of our breed quarterlies. It should come as no shock that we're seeing an influx of flashy, coaty, hyper, and Golden Retriever-esque Shibas in the ring lately...
Nevertheless, I'll openly admit that I think Vikki (the toy poodle) is really quite beautiful. She's fabulous looking. I'm not as huge a fan of the standard (liked his grandfather, Treson, better), and I DID like the mini poodle (who is a big favorite of one of my friends who shows this breed). For whatever reason, the minis don't seem to do as much winning as the standards and the toys, and I found this mini really lovely.
I just like it when Westminster is a tiny bit less predictable.
Between finding out about Kirby, the tribute to Annie Clark, and all of those truly emotional Pedigree adoption drive ads, both my sister and I were about ready to bust out the Kleenex and Haagen-Dazs!
I knew Kirby had kind of a bizarre back story, but for the life of me can't remember what it was. Was it something to do with ownership rights between his handler and his breeder?