Westminster 2014

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Danzig

many of the dogs actually have roles other than show dog. many of the dogs that would be hunting dogs are bird dogs, etc. there are trials for sporting and working dogs, and some of these dogs do those, agility trials and the like. they aren't all just fancy lap dogs. and all the dogs should have the ability to perform their traditional tasks.

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

[dellinger63]

Whiplash should ride each contestant in lieu of human handlers.

[dellinger63]

He was too good for the show circuit and knew it. Did it all!



Summer swimming in a lake not a pool



to winter squirrel hunting for real squirrels not stuffed toys...

A dog's dog!

[Arletta]

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

That is one adorable puppy!

[randallscott35]

Unless you eat the squirrels like they do in KY, it doesn't count

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Unless you eat the squirrels like they do in KY, it doesn't count

He never ate one just f'd with them endlessly. Saw many in his mouth but never dead.

But what a wonderful idea for a renewable food resource in urban environments. Cooked right it could be the new 'meat' tilapia.

[Arletta]

Bump

Start now! CNBC

http://www.ibtimes.com/westminster-d...pecial-1554376

[Kasept]

That's a very handsome Basset Hound..

[Arletta]

The telecasters get annoying sometimes, but so far I love the Greyhound and Irish Elk hound. I am sure I will love about 20 of them before the nights over.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Kasept

That's a very handsome Basset Hound..

Thought you called it when they called them out....so close in that group

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

what a cutie!!

of course, you'll understand he's not quite as cute as my ceinwyn!