Westminster

**cassiesmom** · 01-16-2012, 12:03 PM

Bumping up an old thread....

The 2012 Westminster dog show is four weeks from today! I love to see all the dogs! One thing I love about the Westminster show is seeing all the different breeds, hearing the narrator describe them and a little about all they do -- whether doing farm work, herding, hunting, police and helper dogs or the ones that are small and adorable. I love when they introduce a new dog and the audience gives a big cheer. My mom and I usually watch it together and wish they all could win.

**Karen** · 01-16-2012, 12:26 PM

Last week, I got to interview David Frei on my radio show! He's the Westminster announcer so I was very excited! I have his book, Angel on a Leash, and when I post the review on my blog, I'll let you all know.

**cassiesmom** · 02-02-2012, 07:57 PM

...starts one week from Monday with six new breeds this year!

**cassiesmom** · 02-09-2012, 12:36 PM

starts Monday 2/13/12 !!

**Karen** · 02-09-2012, 06:21 PM

I can't wait! I got to interview announcer David Frei on the radio show in January, and they were already getting busy getting ready!

**JMCsGirl** · 02-09-2012, 11:24 PM

That would be very cool to see in real life! I love dog shows. If I run across one on television I have to stop and watch. I have to admit I am slightly jealous of the original poster even if her experience was several years ago.

**lizbud** · 02-10-2012, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

I can't wait! I got to interview announcer David Frei on the radio show in January, and they were already getting busy getting ready!

Karen, I just read an article about the changing of sponsers of the show. They aren't going with Pedigree anymore
and are switching to Purina. Seems people don't want to be reminded of dogs needing rescue & the sad eyed ads
for them during the show. David Frei was quoted in the article.

http://www.wthr.com/story/16908507/w...estminster-ads

**Karen** · 02-10-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by lizbud

Karen, I just read an article about the changing of sponsers of the show. They aren't going with Pedigree anymore
and are switching to Purina. Seems people don't want to be reminded of dogs needing rescue & the sad eyed ads
for them during the show. David Frei was quoted in the article.

http://www.wthr.com/story/16908507/w...estminster-ads

Interesting, I know I watched that sad ad once, and then hit the 'skip" button every other time it came on, I am well aware of the adoption issue, and do not need reminding. And I have not bought dog food for many years, so it doesn't influence my purchasing one way or the other, nor would it!