Westminster 2011

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Danzig

. . . considering the age and history of a scottish deerhound, i was happy that one won.

Same here. I fully expected to see the Black Cocker win, but was pulling for (what I thought was the) unlikely Scottish Deerhound. I can't remember the last time that the dog I was hoping to see win BIS actually did win it. Nice comments by the judge afterward.

Regarding the Black Cocker, was it just me or did the handler never seem quite prepared to move her dog when asked?

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Same here. I fully expected to see the Black Cocker win, but was pulling for (what I thought was the) unlikely Scottish Deerhound. I can't remember the last time that the dog I was hoping to see win BIS actually did win it. Nice comments by the judge afterward.

Regarding the Black Cocker, was it just me or did the handler never seem quite prepared to move her dog when asked?

It does take longer for certain breeds to get ready to move because the handler removes the collar and leash as they are standing for examination and then has to put it back on to get ready to move. Did you notice how long it took for the Skye Terrier handler to move the dog because he was brushing all the mussed hair back into place?

[Arletta]

I always laugh because they all shake when they get off the table and mess up their "do"

I am sure it irritates the handlers of the long haired one to no end.

[slotdirt]

It was good to see a real dog win and not the freaking Pekingese. That's not even a dog, it's some kind of overgrown cat/rat hybrid.

[Princess Doreen]

HOUND GROUP PLACEMENTS
Scottish Deerhound who went on to Best in Show
Beagle 15"
Norwegian Elkhound
PBGV

TOY GROUP PLACEMENTS
Pekingese
Affenpinscher
Pug
Papillon

NON SPORTING GROUP PLACEMENTS
Chinese Shar-Pei
Bichon Frises
Lhasa Apso
Keeshond

HERDING GROUP PLACEMENTS
Bearded Collie
Belgian Tervuren
Border Collie
Pembroke Welsh Corgi

SPORTING GROUP PLACEMENTS
Cocker Spaniel - Black
Irish Setter
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Irish Water Spaniel

WORKING GROUP PLACEMENTS
Portuguese Water Spaniel
Boxer
Kuvasz
Samoyed

TERRIER GROUP PLACEMENTS
Smooth Fox Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Skye Terrier
West Highland White Terrier

You can read more about these dogs and see pictures of them here -

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org...oup/index.html

[Clip-Clop]

The Dobe got robbed, not even included in the group's 4? I don't care how fat the handler was, that was nonsense. Dog was perfect.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

The Dobe got robbed, not even included in the group's 4? I don't care how fat the handler was, that was nonsense. Dog was perfect.

I tend to agree with you as to the static balance of the Dobe, but movement counts a lot especially for a breed like Dobes. When I saw how she moved the dog, I figured she was sunk. The breed rings are teeny tiny at Westminster, and they don't get to move the dogs well there. But the group ring is huge and a handler has to take full advantage - not mincing around the ring expecting the dog to look its best. Gaiting shouldn't be about how fast one can run - just gaiting the dog fast enough to show its reach and drive capability and the strength of the topline. The lady handler on the Dobe was not able to do that. But, maybe, just maybe, the judge didn't like the dog for other reasons.

Some other info which some of you might find interesting.

Popularity list of breeds according to AKC registrations -

http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm

[AeWingnut]

soooo glad a little carpet cra pper didn't win

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Same here. I fully expected to see the Black Cocker win, but was pulling for (what I thought was the) unlikely Scottish Deerhound. I can't remember the last time that the dog I was hoping to see win BIS actually did win it. Nice comments by the judge afterward.

Regarding the Black Cocker, was it just me or did the handler never seem quite prepared to move her dog when asked?

i always when the handler pulls out the damn brush to fix the dogs hair before moving the dog. gimme a break. get your mutt and get out of the way!

[AeWingnut]

[Nascar1966]

Help me out here Vet says Pit im thinking he has some terrier in him:

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

Help me out here Vet says Pit im thinking he has some terrier in him:

the pic is worsae than mine

umm. looks like a small pit eating kitty

[Nascar1966]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

the pic is worsae than mine

umm. looks like a small pit eating kitty

They both actually get along great.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

Help me out here Vet says Pit im thinking he has some terrier in him:

Pretty good explanation of what a Pit is -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_bull

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

Help me out here Vet says Pit im thinking he has some terrier in him:

That is a Pit. For sure, my brother has one from a litter that everyone kept up with, all the friends got one each and remain in contact. His (Daisy, I know...) is a great dog. I have a mutt we thought was mostly Fox Terrier but she just kept getting bigger and bigger. It is now obviuos that Pit was a major influence in whatever else she might be. Wound up at 60lbs. We tell people that she is a Toy-Akita, this elicits some great responses. I will see if I can get a pic up.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

That is a Pit. For sure, my brother has one from a litter that everyone kept up with, all the friends got one each and remain in contact. His (Daisy, I know...) is a great dog. I have a mutt we thought was mostly Fox Terrier but she just kept getting bigger and bigger. It is now obviuos that Pit was a major influence in whatever else she might be. Wound up at 60lbs. We tell people that she is a Toy-Akita, this elicits some great responses. I will see if I can get a pic up.

this is what my dog looks like...

he's 75 pounds, and everyone thinks he's a pit, but he's actually a Valley Bulldog (half boxer, half english bulldog)

this isnt a picture of my dog but they look like they could be twins.. same markings/color and all.

http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/valleyb...g_rb_eonkw.jpg

[SCUDSBROTHER]

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She won Best in Show 2 days in a row. One of them was judged by the same guy who judged the Toy Group at Westminster this last February. She get better, or he get better?

http://www.marlexminpins.com/marlex_news.htm