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Watching Westminster Dog Show.

qualitygal — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:32:47 GMT

We thought this was on only in Feb., but I love dogs, so I enjoy this. They reported that the Kentucky Derby has been going on longer than this dog show. Don't we love our animals though?!!! 146th WKC dog show. Day 3 est of Breeds on FS2.

Comments?

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

just bee — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:56:30 GMT

@qualitygal

Yes, it's usually on in February but they delayed it this year and had very little fanfare so I spaced it out completely.

I was channel surfing last week and saw that I'd missed most of the first night. Had to work the second night so I DVR'd it. Haven't watched it yet, but I already know who won Best in Show.

I hope they return to the normal February schedule.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

pupwhipped — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:23:16 GMT

I did not watch it live but then caught a replay a couple days ago of the Best In Show competition. I certainly understand why they moved the event from Madison Square Garden and all but to me it was no where near the same vibe. Just not the same at all. I do hope they can return to MSG in the future.

And maybe I just don't like change. Ha!

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Spurt — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:31:31 GMT

One of the NFL players, that plays for the LA Chargers, Morgan Fox, his dog won second place......He said his dog, Winston, is a great dog .....

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Mary in MO — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:13:12 GMT

the entire show is on youtube. it is also broken down by breeds. just search Westminster kennel club show 2023.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Mary in MO — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:15:05 GMT

s/b 2022 not 2023....sorry 😊

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

just bee — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:17:26 GMT

@Mary in MO wrote:
s/b 2022 not 2023....sorry 😊

@Mary in MO

Wishful thinking?

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

ValuSkr — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:21:08 GMT

I prefer to watch the one that airs on Thanksgiving with John O'Hurley hosting.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

bikerbabe — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:28:46 GMT

Love the dog that won.
Not a fan at all of the breed bias in all these shows. It’s a joke.

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Stray — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:37:29 GMT

I went every year when it was in NYC. It was moved due to COVID and a lot takes place outdoors. I loved Trumpet but was hoping for a win for Striker this year. I love Sammys

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

NickNack — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:41:31 GMT

@bikerbabe wrote:
Love the dog that won.
Not a fan at all of the breed bias in all these shows. It’s a joke.

@bikerbabe Not sure if you mean breed bias in the Best In Show winners or not. The bloodhound won BIS this year for the first time. The French Bulldog came in 2nd (Reserve BIS), and a French Bulldog has never won.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Mustang Shar — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:17:06 GMT

Thank you, got to watch the Cavalier King Charles

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MoJoV — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:21:59 GMT

@Stray That was a beautiful Samoyed, special looking. My favorite was the English Setter. Trumpet was a good choice, he was beautiful,too.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Stray — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:42:45 GMT

@MoJoV - the English Setter was a beauty. I lean to larger breeds. I thought the Sheppard, River, had a beautiful face. I think people feel that one dog is judged against the other but it’s the dog who best represents its breed, in terms of markings, certain other characteristics that a particular breed must exhibit. I also liked the judge for best in show this year. He was so excited & enthusiastic.

One of my favorite past winners was Uno, the beagle such a personality. I like Sammys as they always appear to be smiling and happy. We have three in our condo & all so sweet tempered.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

bikerbabe — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:47:09 GMT

@NckNack

I’m glad a different breed won instead of the breeds that usually win.

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Spurt — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:22:21 GMT

@bikerbabe wrote:
Love the dog that won.
Not a fan at all of the breed bias in all these shows. It’s a joke.

@bikerbabe

Aint that the truth....glad at least a breed thats not the norm won this year!..... I hate the bias against the Golden and Labs that are so popular with the general public, and the bias towards breeds that win ALL THE TIME! 🙄

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Spurt — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:25:19 GMT

@Stray wrote:
I went every year when it was in NYC. It was moved due to COVID and a lot takes place outdoors. I loved Trumpet but was hoping for a win for Striker this year. I love Sammys

@Stray

I love goldens, beagles, and SAMMYS......( a friend had a Sammy and they are quite "cat like" )

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Stray — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:25:21 GMT

@Spurt- I love all retrievers but this years golden was special. He/she, forgot the name or gender but was best in breed out of 70 goldens. The crowd always cheers for the goldens & this one had a beautiful face (they always do).. They are special dogs and I don’t get why they are never chosen as the best in breed for them is very stiff competition. I love Sammys for their happy faces & that silver tipped coat. We had a beagle when I was younger & I loved him, Casey after (Ben Casey) lol. Loved Uno

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Trailrun23 — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:37:35 GMT

I am so happy that Trumpet won one Best of Show! My mother never owned a dog, but she would always call me to tell me the show was on and we would watch the Best of Show event, even though we lived across the country from each other. I love learning about the breeds and their ancestry and origin. Mom has been gone for ten years now, and I still find myself watching it and thinking of her. Trumpet was the first bloodhound to ever win the top prize...just love him!

Re: Watching Westminster Dog Show.

Spurt — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:02:03 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
I am so happy that Trumpet won one Best of Show! My mother never owned a dog, but she would always call me to tell me the show was on and we would watch the Best of Show event, even though we lived across the country from each other. I love learning about the breeds and their ancestry and origin. Mom has been gone for ten years now, and I still find myself watching it and thinking of her. Trumpet was the first bloodhound to ever win the top prize...just love him!

@Trailrun23

What a wonderful memory.....