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Danzig 02-10-2009 08:31 PM
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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!

cowgirlintexas 02-10-2009 08:38 PM
Come on Pomeranian :)

cowgirlintexas 02-10-2009 08:39 PM
course the pug is just too cute as well...

cowgirlintexas 02-10-2009 08:40 PM
dang...

Danzig 02-10-2009 08:41 PM
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 02-10-2009 08:42 PM
only one more group left...

SCUDSBROTHER 02-10-2009 08:51 PM
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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 02-10-2009 09:42 PM
i like that anatolian shepherd

cowgirlintexas 02-10-2009 09:56 PM
Wow!!! Yeah for Stump!!!! 10yrs old too!!! :)

Danzig 02-10-2009 10:00 PM
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 02-10-2009 10:07 PM
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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.

pgardn 02-10-2009 10:21 PM
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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 02-10-2009 10:26 PM
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 02-10-2009 10:32 PM
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 02-10-2009 10:33 PM
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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.

pgardn 02-10-2009 10:50 PM
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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 02-11-2009 01:37 AM
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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 02-11-2009 06:37 AM
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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 02-11-2009 08:59 AM
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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 02-11-2009 10:51 AM
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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.:tro:

SCUDSBROTHER 02-26-2009 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Danzig
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?
Well, I thought about this for a while. I have a mutt terrier of some sort, and the Min Pins are also a terrier breed. The mutt terrier still has his tail. It's ugly, and he often curls it between his legs( and up against his tummy.) O.K.,...... THAT'S NOT A GREAT LOOK(Just trust me on that there.) I can see why they get rid of them(whether it's right, or not, is another question.)

Riot 02-26-2009 09:29 PM
I refuse to cut off an animals ears or tail just to please an owner's cosmetic preferences.

hi_im_god 02-26-2009 11:51 PM
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I refuse to cut off an animals ears or tail just to please an owner's cosmetic preferences.
i notice you didn't rule out nutrition.

Riot 03-01-2009 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
i notice you didn't rule out nutrition.
BBC program on purebred dogs. Run the below all together

<http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=44215 931>


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