Westminster 2007- update pg 8 post112*REPLAY 2/13

[cassiesmom]

Poodle Did You Know?


The denominations Standard, Miniature, and Toy are used to describe size only. All the Poodles are one breed, governed by the same standard. (I did because the commentator said that. )


The Toy Poodle is known for superior intelligence and exceptional learning ability. (No, I didn't!)


The Poodle clip is not merely decorative (though it may seem that way now); it is in fact a necessary clip meant to protect the joints and vital organs in cold water. (Thank you borzoimom and cali, I do now!)


The Toy Poodle achieved great popularity in France and was known worldwide as a "trick dog." They were court favorites during the reign of Louis XVI and Queen Anne. (No, I didn't!)


The Toy Poodle, like all Poodles, possesses wonderful swimming ability; the coat is adapted to water, and will cord if left to grow naturally. (Didn't know that either!)


Grover Cleveland owned a Poodle (although some reports say it was a Pekingese). (I know that many dogs have lived at the White House.)

[borzoimom]

Interesting little facts on Westminster http://www.nbc4.com/family/10922166/detail.html
And " Dog Show 101" http://www.nbc4.com/family/10903773/detail.html and this one was good too- " Want a show dog?".. http://www.nbc4.com/family/10974927/detail.html

[Freedom]

Hey, did any of you catch the comment re the borzoi who made it to the group level - loves his Starbucks latte!!!

[borzoimom]

Hey, did any of you catch the comment re the borzoi who made it to the group level - loves his Starbucks latte!!!

Yea- and " I would like to see how tall that dog is on his back feet..." lol..(btw- Hottie is just as tall- and Zubin is a little taller..lol)

[3GSDMom]

The show was AMAZING!

I met and photographed a lot of the dogs. Also got my picture taken with a few

As for the question regarding GSDs, American lines tend to have more exagerated angulation than other lines. American lines breed for looks rather than utility. They have strayed far from the original SV standard. German lines tend to stick closer to Von Stephanitz original idea of the German Shepherd. Though the German Showlines are starting to turn out like the American lines. In German Working Lines you won't find a lot of angulation (which is prefered).

Hope that made sense.

I took over 300 pictures. Expect to see pictures and video clips tomorrow!

[cali]

those porr GSDs made me sad, I noticed in the video one even fell over on the go around, and the one that took BB bunny hopped the down and back. then when they were taking the pics the one had to sit, he looked like he could not hold up his rear, and that AOM winners rear legs were wobbling all over the place, they finally had to spary something on her feet to help keep them steady I couldnt belive those handlers and owners were actually PROUD of this

[3GSDMom]

Yes, Im not fond of the American lines at all. I dont find them very appealing. That Geneva (The one that won out of the GSDs- Bred by James Moses, Kaleef dogs) is not a very pretty dog at all. A lot of people find her "stunning" but I find her quite the opposite. However, the GSD that placed second, Ch Rowland's Cezanne Of Imp-Cen, was gorgeous!. I had the pleasure of meeting him and I'm in love!