UK vs. USA dog shows

**zoomer** · 05-09-2006, 11:11 AM

Which dog show standards do you think are better? The UK or USA? I like the USA better because of the Boxer's ears.

**IRescue452** · 05-09-2006, 11:23 AM

UK by far. The US is just a beauty contest and they are willing to deform dogs to get what they want. The UK is more about form and function over beauty.

**Muddy4paws** · 05-09-2006, 12:11 PM

I've only been to 2 dog shows, one I cant remember! and Crufts this year omg I was in heaven lol I dont think I know too many American dog shows, but I would love to go out there one day and go to one, Just to see how the different styles are on dogs out there .. Sad I know

**elizabethann** · 05-09-2006, 12:24 PM

Crufts was on the Animal Planet channel last night. Not sure who won - went to bed early. It was interesting to see some of the dogs I've never seen or heard of before. It seemed like the Crufts show has a more relaxed dress-code than Westminster. Some people showing their dogs at Crufts were in jeans and sneakers. There was one dog - I think it was a red & white Setter. It was beeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuutiful!

But I don't have preference. I like both US & UK.

**IRescue452** · 05-09-2006, 01:24 PM

The Australian Shepherd won. First time an aussie took Crufts best in show.

**Jessika** · 05-09-2006, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by elizabethann

Crufts was on the Animal Planet channel last night. Not sure who won - went to bed early. It was interesting to see some of the dogs I've never seen or heard of before. It seemed like the Crufts show has a more relaxed dress-code than Westminster. Some people showing their dogs at Crufts were in jeans and sneakers. There was one dog - I think it was a red & white Setter. It was beeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuutiful!

But I don't have preference. I like both US & UK.

Chance won! The Aussie!! I watched it last night and made HJ watch the Pastorial group and the BIS part when he got home from work. Chance was just... the most beautiful Aussie I think I've seen!!

I don't know which I prefer, I JUST started getting into watching them. I must say I do prefer Crufts because its international, so you get to see MANY more unique dogs that you just wouldn't be able to see at an AKC show

**shihtzulover850** · 05-09-2006, 01:53 PM

US You can understand what they are talking about better

**zoomer** · 05-10-2006, 10:21 AM

I really like Boxers with their tails:
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**Kfamr** · 05-10-2006, 10:29 AM

That's another reason I don't like dog shows - I prefer natural ears and tails!

**dab_20** · 05-10-2006, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kfamr

That's another reason I don't like dog shows - I prefer natural ears and tails!

Same here! That website that shows all those tails is shocking!

**EssTer** · 09-18-2006, 11:53 AM

I prefer FCI

But actually it depends on breed.. I mean UK has awesome setters, especially gordons, as I´m showing them and other hunting dogs.

But USA has nice aussies and huskies....

but the one thing I really dont like about USA is how they change so many breeds into ugly dogs (sorry..) maybe the dogs arent ugly..but not as they were supposed to be..as example is GSD

look at his back legs!

how the dog is going to move on hard surface??

also I find USA dobies quite...not so beautiful as the original ones...

**Suki Wingy** · 09-18-2006, 10:14 PM

I'd just like to add that I really don't like how in my breed (dals) blue eyes are a DQ in the UK. I bet they've kept more cautious temperament though but I'm not sure. I prefer the slightly cautious ones over outgoing as the AKC standard says because1. outgoing dogs can get annoying, 2. They're supposed to gaurd my horses for me for heavens sake and chances are my future ones will!