Westminster 2011

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by jms62

Sort of like Going to the US Open. LONG and you see much more on tv. If you go to the day shows it is almost too exhausting to go to the evening shows.

Sounds like the one Nascar race I went to.

[Princess Doreen]

My breed, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, has the largest entry - 56.

French Bulldogs are 2nd with 44.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org...11_judging.pdf

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

My breed, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, has the largest entry - 56.

French Bulldogs are 2nd with 44.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org...11_judging.pdf

46 Goldens.

38 Labs. No matter, Labs never win.
It's so political. Which is why I only show in obedience and field trials. But still I'll watch.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by OldDog

46 Goldens.

38 Labs. No matter, Labs never win.
It's so political. Which is why I only show in obedience and field trials. But still I'll watch.

I just scanned Monday's entries. Yup, Goldens have the 2nd highest entry; Frenchies are 3rd. 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!

[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