Westminster 2009

[IRescue452]

Thought I'd open up the discussion for the show.

I love the smooth fox terrier. Our favorites never win. I didn't care for the standard poodle. I didn't think it was in good body condition at all. Like the dog never got exercise. I've seen more muscle in a chicken leg. I think it won because the judge had froofroo covering her eyes.

I definately think every dog in this show is a definate improvement in show standard than the nation dog show a week or two ago. Not that show standard is always a good thing and I know many of these dogs attended both shows, but I'm much more impressed watching this show.

I picked up a used copy of the Westminster yearbook 1994. I had no idea they published a book every year with a stacked photo and stats of each breed winner. Love it. I'd like to get a recent edition to compare how the breeds have changed over a decade and a half.

[cassiesmom]

i thought of Pam and Bella and Ripley, Katelf and Bodea 100% when I saw the poodle!

[Seravieve]

I just finished watching the rerun of Westminster on USA. I too didnt care for the standard poodle. I will admit that I dont care too much for poodles in general, but I definitely didnt think the one that won was a good example of the breed. I thought it was ridiculous looking when it was running, with its head all bent back and eyes all wide.

I got excited for a minute when the bull terrier was pulled out, but that didnt last long. None of the breeds that I root for are ever chosen, except for the Puli! I think those dogs are just beautiful.

Now hopefully I can remember to catch the second half. =)

[Grace]

I love this show. I didn't have any specific favorites the first night - none of them jumped out at me like Uno did last year. Will see what happens tonight.

[IRescue452]

Yeah the poodle was just too stringy for me. I can appreciate them when they look well conditioned. I secretely hope it doesn't win. I'm rooting for the puli so far.

I totally missed my chance to get a look at the deerhound, was it the same one that took the group in nationals?

I also loved the white bull terrier. I was disappointed that he pulled out a good diverse group and then went with terriers that all have a relitively similar look (coat, size, build).

I can't wait to see the sporting. Opposing what somebody mentioned in another thread, I don't like the American type labrador. I think they look like something a byb turned out and not carefully planned at that. They're too houndish and would probably be better suited for companions or dry land hunters. Give me the shorter powerhouse version thank you.

[pomtzu]

I had a hard time staying awake last night, but the little Scottish Terrier caught my eye. That was one spunky little pup!