The Annual Westminster Dog Show - General Discussion

[Chit Chat]

I love the big dogs like the St. Bernard, but they never seem to win.  Sigh!  I was rooting for the Samoyed too.  I have a neighbor who has one and it looks just like Striker.  She walks her everyday, and if I'm outside, the owner lets me pet her.  She's a very "chatty" dog and likes people.  They're a really beautiful breed. 

[rcc]

16 hours ago, ChitChat said:

I love the big dogs like the St. Bernard, but they never seem to win.  Sigh!  I was rooting for the Samoyed too.  I have a neighbor who has one and it looks just like Striker.  She walks her everyday, and if I'm outside, the owner lets me pet her.  She's a very "chatty" dog and likes people.  They're a really beautiful breed. 

Yes they are. I have owned 2 of them. Very smart and very friendly.

[CrazyInAlabama]

I was hoping any dog but the Peke would win.   Unfortunately, I guessed it would be the Peke.   

I loved the Whippet, and the fact she had five puppies three months ago.    I'm glad the Frenchie didn't win though, the sudden increase in popularity after a Westminster win would be another bad thing for the breed popularity.       

[Sarah 103]

On 6/14/2021 at 7:49 PM, ChitChat said:

I love the big dogs like the St. Bernard, but they never seem to win.  Sigh!  I was rooting for the Samoyed too.  I have a neighbor who has one and it looks just like Striker.  She walks her everyday, and if I'm outside, the owner lets me pet her.  She's a very "chatty" dog and likes people.  They're a really beautiful breed. 

I remember when Josh the Newfoundland won Best in Show years ago. He let out multiple deep booming barks and then drank water from the trophy cup. 

[Scarlett45]

I didnt realize I missed this! I want to watch. I have always liked dog shows, but now that I have a dog of my own (inherited, he has been with me since Jan), they have a new place in my heart.

[Lantern7]

From Last Week Tonight:

 

 

[CrazyInAlabama]

I saw on another forum, that someone said about the Peke, that "A Tribble finally won Westminster".    

[Lantern7]

Bumping. Breed judging is on FS2 now. Group judging will be held on Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday. Not sure why things changed from Monday/Tuesday. I’m thinking because today is a holiday, or maybe it’s a pandemic th8ng.

Edited June 20, 2022 by Lantern7

[emmawoodhouse]

My guide has the groups being judged Tuesday and Wednesday on FS1. 

[Lantern7]

9 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said:

My guide has the groups being judged Tuesday and Wednesday on FS1. 

Fuck, I knew it was Wednesday. I dunno what happened. But yeah . . . breed judging today, tomorrow and Wednesday, Groups tomorrow and Wednesday.

[CherryMalotte]

Had some of the breed judging online today and it's interesting watching without any commentary.  I don't think he won his breed but there was a short haired all black weiner dog, and he was a cutie.  Didn't know they came in all black, I've only seen the brown/black or brown variety.   

[Lantern7]

Flipping from Superman & Lois. Big ol’ Bloodhound named Trumpet won Hound Group. Lots of jowl meat.

[CherryMalotte]

I'm sorry poodle lovers...but I'm really happy there isn't one in the final this year.  My Xolo got fourth place - yay Martha!

Two of the three cats in this house are snoozing - not impressed I guess.

[Lantern7]

I like Winston. Like a lightly toasted marshmallow.

Two Pugdashians competed for Best in Breed, and they came up short. Here they are in action.

3 minutes ago, CherryMalotte said:

I'm sorry poodle lovers...but I'm really happy there isn't one in the final this year.

Yeah, a Maltese might look "a bit much," but they're decent compared to Poodle breed standards. No Pekes either, though I'm betting Wasabi is probably siring a ton of hairy puppies right now.

[Lantern7]

I forgot this started at 7:30. I’ll be flipping between this and Ridiculousness. I’m good with Winston taking home the big prize.

[bosawks]

Say it with me now, “The Chessie was robbed!”

One day my people, one day…..

[CherryMalotte]

Well, no Neo Mastiff again, but really I like this final group.  Anybody could win and I'd be okay but Winston would be my preferred. 

[Lantern7]

Best In Show judging going on now. Anyone out there have a favorite? I'm leaning towards Winston.

[emmawoodhouse]

Winston is not my favorite, but he's THE favorite. Oh well.

[Lantern7]

Trumpet gets the win. I'm good with that. Gotta love the facial folds bobbing up and down when he runs.

Winston seems okay with runner-up. He knows he'll be getting treats and belly rubs anyway.

22 minutes ago, CherryMalotte said:

Well, no Neo Mastiff again, but really I like this final group. 

That one had the unusual markings right? Gotta love a dog whose jowls can hide mid-sized dogs.

[emmawoodhouse]

Yay Trumpet! An upset! 

[Rickster]

I didn’t watch the show last year, but I’m wondering how they like this location for the show versus Madison Square Garden.  It’s intimate, probably better for the dogs and better for TV visuals (at least better lit). On the other hand, it loses a lot of the sense of being a big event. Could they stay at Lyndhurst next year?

[Lantern7]

From the latest episode of Last Week Tonight:

John Oliver also said he would have loved to have covered Trumpet. He called him a “stoned seaplane.”

[Lantern7]

Took me a while to find the thread.

I'm not watching-watching. I'm happy Winston the French Bulldog is back for Best In Show consideration. Of course, a Pekingese is in the hunt. Why does the breed standard have to be so unkempt?

[CherryMalotte]

This is a nice final group, while I'm rooting for the gorgeous Aussie anybody could win this and I'd be happy.  Well...maybe except for the Pekingese, that poor pooch looks like Roomba with a bad wig.

[Salacious Kitty]

PBGV!!!!! I consider that an upset, especially with Winston in the field. 

[Lantern7]

41 minutes ago, CherryMalotte said:

. . .  the Pekingese, that poor pooch looks like Roomba with a bad wig.

I go with “pug in a fur coat.” If they were any slower, they’d run backwards.

I wanted Winston to win . . . but Buddy Holly seems cool.

[adhoc]

Just caught some of this on YT. I thought the Giant Schnauzer was beautiful, but of course I'm not there in person to see (and "inspect") these dogs...

As I watched some of the group judging videos, I was thinking about the expanded number of official breeds we have these days, compared to when I was growing up. 

With so many breeds now in each group, including newer or less-seen breeds, and so many outstanding dogs, I have to believe that more bias than previously seen will creep in, based on the judge's true knowledge of each breed and his/her personal preference/favoritism. 

So when I watched Best in Show, I wondered how much the PBGV was really "better" than some of its competitors in that ring. In this sense, it's like the Oscars; many different genres, all equally top-notch, but there's some bias in the selection of the Best Movie winner.

Edited May 20, 2023 by adhoc

[Lantern7]

Bumping Up.

A Mini Poodle made it to Best In Show. Ew.

[Linderhill]

21 hours ago, Lantern7 said:

Bumping Up.

A Mini Poodle made it to Best In Show. Ew.

ugh, I agree.  On the up side, the Sporting group made a good showing.  It will be interesting to see if the pattern of a toy dog winning in the alternating years happens this year.

[Lantern7]

. . . and that poodle just won BIS. Of course she did. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[Linderhill]

yep, they gotta follow that pattern!  I was so rooting for that Bull Terrier or the Shepherd.  Heck, anything besides the poodle.

[superdeluxe]

As soon as I saw the judge I was like, the poodle’s winning.

[MaryMitch]

I was so glad to see the level of coverage on "regular" TV this year. I was especially thrilled to see 2 "best of breed" shows. Unfortunately, those Best of Breed shows were awful; the coverage was choppy and the sound balance was so bad you could bare hear the commentators. The Groups judging and Best of Show were coverage similar to previous years; just about every dog I saw I thought "ooh, I want one of those!"

If you've never been to a dog show before, try to get to one. It's a whole subculture you never knew existed! I went to my first dog show with someone from England who raised keeshonds, and if I hadn't been with her I would have been totally lost, but it was fascinating!