Westminster 2011

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Yeah I agree

That was a really nice ESS - survived the cut but didn't get a piece of the group. It's easy to arm chair judge, but we're not the one in the ring getting up close and personal with those dogs.

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Would not have gone with that winner in sporting.

That cocker has been heavily campaigned and advertised this past year. One of the favorites to win BIS.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

That was a really nice ESS - survived the cut but didn't get a piece of the group. It's easy to arm chair judge, but we're not the one in the ring getting up close and personal with those dogs.

Puhleeze. I could judge this in my sleep

[Nascar1966]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Would not have gone with that winner in sporting.

Im waiting for the Terrier Group. I have a Staffordshire Terrier and im hoping he is sleeping but watches to hopefully learn something. LMAO. I still love my dog no matter what. He has gone through alot before he became my dog.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Puhleeze. I could judge this in my sleep

Are you a judge? Have you ever judged? It's a whole lot different judging outside the ring than in. I don't necessarily agree with the Sporting Group Judge's opinion, but it is Westminster - there's a lot of paybacks and politics going on.

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Are you a judge? Have you ever judged? It's a whole lot different judging outside the ring than in. I don't necessarily agree with the Sporting Group Judge's opinion, but it is Westminster - there's a lot of paybacks and politics going on.

So true. Now go Alaskan Malamute!

[Rileyoriley]

Forget the malamute. Doesn't have much reach in the front end.

[Rileyoriley]

The boxer is another one that was heavily campaigned and advertised last year. Wouldn't be surprised to see her get the group.

[Princess Doreen]

That was a pretty nice "pile" that Judge Collier pulled out in the Working Group. I also liked the Siberian. The Doberman looked gorgeous on the stack, but the handler was handicapped by a bit too much weight and didn't move the dog to its full potential. Portuguese going Group I? Maybe she's looking for a trip to the White House.

Where did the St. Bernard handler get that jacket she was wearing. How embarrassing to be captured on national tv with a jacket 2 to 3 sizes too small and not covering up an abundance of "speed bumps."
Meow, meow! Yeah, I know - it's petty, but I can't help but comment.

Perhaps it was his markings, but that Smooth Fox Terrier caught my eye. He looked like Phantom of the Opera. Really surprised the Sealyham didn't get a piece of that group - what a resume.

I think another Smooth Fox could go BIS. Please, please, don't let that dustmop Peke win - please.

[Rileyoriley]

I like the Bearded Collie but I'm thinking it's between the cocker and the Peke.

[Arletta]

I am going with the Scottish Deer hound to bring it home.

Black Cocker Spaniel to come in second.

Smooth Fox Terrier in 3rd.

[Arletta]

The Peke is adorable though.

I think the host just jizzed his pants.

[Rileyoriley]

I like this judge. He actually judged the dogs instead of playing politics.

(Less talking would be nice though)

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I am going with the Scottish Deer hound to bring it home.

Black Cocker Spaniel to come in second.

Smooth Fox Terrier in 3rd.

Didn't see this but good call.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I am going with the Scottish Deer hound to bring it home.

Black Cocker Spaniel to come in second.

Smooth Fox Terrier in 3rd.

I wouldn't have figured an Italian judge to go for a hound - especially a Scottish Deerhound. There are no 2nd and 3rd place for Best In Show.

My pick would have been the Smooth Fox Terrier. After that, I liked the Beardie, the Cocker, the Deerhound, the Shar Pei, the Portie, and the Peke.

[Danzig]

i've always disliked poodles, but that peke is a trainwreck. who ever thought a dog should look like that? ugh

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i've always disliked poodles, but that peke is a trainwreck. who ever thought a dog should look like that? ugh

Standard Poodles are a neat breed - nothing sissy about them and scary smart.

For the reason you give is precisely the reason I do not like Peke's. Man has interfered so much in developing this breed that they're basically good for nothing.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Princess Doreen

Standard Poodles are a neat breed - nothing sissy about them and scary smart.

For the reason you give is precisely the reason I do not like Peke's. Man has interfered so much in developing this breed that they're basically good for nothing.

i don't like poofy dogs. give me a german shepherd, weimeraner, husky, or any working dog or terrier any day. a peke, or most any other toy-you can have it.
i was pulling for the fox terrier, but considering the age and history of a scottish deerhound, i was happy that one won. and thank goodness, not a poodle in the mix. some years, a couple of them invade the last round.

[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?