Westminster 2011

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Amazing how quickly Frenchies have captured the attention of dog owners. We're thinking seriously about getting one - but they have a myriad of health problems. We have our name in with a couple of well-known and reputable breeders who diligently screen for known health problems. They say it's a 2 - 3 year wait and the price is $3K and up. Yikes!

They're not for me. I've been around 6 of them that I can remember off the top of my head, and they all had awful temperaments. I know someone who had one bite him in the face and had to have reconstructive surgery. That's just my own experience, admittedly, but it's enough for me to steer clear of them.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by OldDog

They're not for me. I've been around 6 of them that I can remember off the top of my head, and they all had awful temperaments. I know someone who had one bite him in the face and had to have reconstructive surgery. That's just my own experience, admittedly, but it's enough for me to steer clear of them.

Interesting! I've had the exact opposite experience meeting up with Frenchies. The last one I met was Seth Benzell's Frannie. What a trip she is. I want one just like her. Have our name in with her breeder.

[Princess Doreen]

Westminster Best in Show winners since 1907

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org...iswinners.html

Wire Fox Terriers have the most wins - 13
Scottish Terriers - 7
English Springer Spaniels - 6
Boxers - 4
Dobermans - 4
Sealyhams - 4
Smooth Fox Terriers - 4

[randallscott35]

New York has gone to the dogs, according to sportscaster Mary Carillo.

And that's a good thing, said Carillo, this year's co-host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Providing dog-show running commentary alongside longtime host David Frei won't be too far removed from the tennis and Olympic events she often narrates.

"So many of the dogs, they really are jocks," said Carillo. "These are trained athletes, and they are judged on that."



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/...#ixzz1DU0h89Kk

[Arletta]

"Trained Athletes?"

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Arletta

"Trained Athletes?"

It's Carillo.

[slotdirt]

We have a Gordon Setter, though they apparently don't get much love at the WEstminster show.