Animal Planet Dog Championships

[tatsxxx11]

Anyone going to watch the "Dog Championships" on AP tonight? Was wondering if anyone participates in or has attended any of the big dog shows?? Would love to go to Westminster just to see all the breeds. Ever notice so many "Best in Shows" are the smaller breeds??? NEVER, or rarely ever see a golden, lab, etc. win! Seems like the more popular the breed, the less the judges want to give them recongnition! Have spoken to some friends in the "show dog" world who say it is VERY political.

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[ownerof3dogs]

In going to watch it. My family want to kill me when I'm watching it. every time someone talks I'm like SSSSSSSHHHHHHH!!!! I loved it that one year when the Doberman one.

[Pam]

Thanks Tats. I probably would have missed it if I hadn't read your note. I try to watch Westminster every year too!

[tatsxxx11]

Well, as soon as I open my big mouth, a GOLDEN wins "Best in Show!!" A gorgeous girl named (are you there Logan!!) Honey! What made it so special, was the relationship between the handler and the dog. For a change, the handler was the owner. And boy did she LOVE this dog. They interviewed her before the competition, and, with tears streaming down her face, she talked with such love and pride about her beautiful dog. It was to be, at age 7, Honey's last show. She was soooo proud of her and talked about what an honor it has been for HER to have such a special dog in her life. She said that although she didn't think Honey would win, they were going out in style! Made me cry too! I couldn't believe she won! What a wonderful way to end a "career!" But, I wasn't ALL wrong!! The Lab got about 10 seconds of the spotlight; just a brief mention as one of the dogs "you missed" during a commercial! Star was inconsolable!! Couldn't help but think of you Logan, and your beautiful Honey!

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[jackiesdaisy1935]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11:
Anyone going to watch the "Dog Championships" on AP tonight? Was wondering if anyone participates in or has attended any of the big dog shows?? Would love to go to Westminster just to see all the breeds. Ever notice so many "Best in Shows" are the smaller breeds??? NEVER, or rarely ever see a golden, lab, etc. win! Seems like the more popular the breed, the less the judges want to give them recongnition! Have spoken to some friends in the "show dog" world who say it is VERY political.

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We went to the agility championships in Del Mar, California last year it was fantastic.
The dogs are wonderful.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11:
Anyone going to watch the "Dog Championships" on AP tonight? Was wondering if anyone participates in or has attended any of the big dog shows?? Would love to go to Westminster just to see all the breeds. Ever notice so many "Best in Shows" are the smaller breeds??? NEVER, or rarely ever see a golden, lab, etc. win! Seems like the more popular the breed, the less the judges want to give them recongnition! Have spoken to some friends in the "show dog" world who say it is VERY political.

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We went to the agility championships in Del Mar, California last year it was fantastic.
The dogs are wonderful.

[tatsxxx11]

That must have been neat! I think that was shown on AP recently. Star is in agility class, and watching it really gives us something to aspire to; to say the least!!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11:
That must have been neat! I think that was shown on AP recently. Star is in agility class, and watching it really gives us something to aspire to; to say the least!!

That's great, what breed is Star? We have a little black Schnauzer that would be a whiz,
she loves running, jumping, but I do believe she would just run out of the ring. She is that kind of dog, but we love her very much.
Good luck, it will be fun.

[lhg0962]

YEAH!!!!
Sandra, I missed it as we had a big homework night last night. Notice I said we? It's like I'm in the fourth grade again!!!
I sure wish I had seen the "other Honey". My girl would make me proud in the ring too! I wonder if they will show it again. If you hear, please let me know.
Go Goldens!!!!! (You guys know I'm kidding. I love all dogs and other pets, just happen to have the two best Golden Retrievers in the world right now)

Just checked another bulletin board I read and they said a Golden named Bentley won. I'd rather it be a Honey!!! What's up with that?

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[tatsxxx11]

Ut Oh!!! Must have been subliminal, wishful thinking on my part!! I would have sworn on Star's beating little heart that her name was Honey! But....now that you said it....yeah, it was Bentley!! I'm sooooooooo sorry Logan! Really, truly, I really thought it was Honey when I said it. Guess I just had the beautiful Honey on my mind! Forgive me PLEEEEEEASE!!!! And they do ususally repeat the show. Will let you know if I hear when.

[lhg0962]

It's ok, Sandra. At least your were thinking Golden!!!! Honey says there isn't another Honey as good as her anyway!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Really, I must be suffering some major loss of brain cells. Actually, I fell asleep before the end. When I sort of woke up, they were already repeating the show, and all I heard, in my stupor, was that she won. Bentley, Honey, kind of close...NO??? Tell Honey I agree with her!!! She's the BEST!!!

[I Love My Aussie]

I really wish the St. Bernard named Trusts Gentle Ben V Slaton (Ben) would have won. He was a beauty with a head piece to die for!

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[Sudilar]

I must admit I love GSDs, but that St. Bernard was a beauty!!!! He was the most magnificent St. Bernard I've ever seen. Of course they only showed the GSD for a few seconds because he was on during the commercial break! Drats!

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[tatsxxx11]

I agree. The St. Bernard was magnificent, and was almost a shoe-in to win!! What a face. Loved his expression, with his eyes almost shut. So beautiful. Sudilar, didn't it stink that they didn't show the GSD, and of course, the Lab!!! BOOOO!!! Two of the 3 most popular dog breeds, and they show a commercial when they're presented! I didn't even see a glimpse of the GSD and wondered whether he or she was even entered! As a matter of fact, I didn't see quite a few breeds, including a Pug, Husky, Irish setter and others I can't remember right now. But of course the Golden was quite a beauty, and the fact that she won at her last show was so nice.