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Who is going to watch Westminster dog show?

posted 1 year ago in Pets
  • poll: Westminster Dog Show
    Herding : (3 votes)
    14 %
    Hound : (2 votes)
    10 %
    Non-sporting : (3 votes)
    14 %
    Sporting : (0 votes)
    Terrier : (1 votes)
    5 %
    Toy : (2 votes)
    10 %
    Working : (2 votes)
    10 %
    Love them all! : (8 votes)
    38 %
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    Honey bee
    abbyful    June 7, 2011   Kansas City

    How many Bees watch Westminster dog show? What is your favorite breed/group to root for?

     

     

     

    One of my friends is showing this year, hopefully she makes it to the group ring and will be on TV! She is showing a papillon named Micheal, gorgeous dog!

    Who is going to watch Westminster dog show? :  wedding Micheal2

     

     
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    Bumble bee
    sceeder    June 23, 2012  

    I watch it! I basically love it all! I have a soft spot for the working dogs as I am just in love with Huskies. Just so beautiful. 

    Edit: Although after walking that Rottweiler I'd really like one. Such a nice dog.

     
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    noenyu    October 6, 2011  

    I love watching dog shows! Favorite group probably Working Group. Favorite Breed Japanese Akita and Samoyed. Papillons are cute little dogs though.

     
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    Knubbsy-Wubbsy    July 30, 2011   Central Texas

    I usually catch part of it but I always miss the herding group which makes me sad. I love Shelties and never get a chance to see their representative. My family has had Shelties pretty much since we got to the states.

     
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    Jenn23    April 17, 2010   Philly suburbs

    I used to watch Westminster all the time. Not sure if I'll have time this weekend to catch it. I believe they usually play it quite a few times, though? I love all the dogs! Love seeing the Cockers, since that is what I have. They look so cute with their skirts. I hope your friend and her adorable Papillion make it! Michael is a cutie!

     
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    Buzzing bee
    JoesWifey    May 24, 2009   NYC/Wedding in Indiana

    I don't have cable so I won't be watching it, but otherwise I would. I went to Westminster last year actually. It was fun! I was only able to go the first day though so I missed my favorite group, Working, and didn't get to watch them compete for Best in Show. This year I have classes both days so I won't be going at all, but maybe next year! It was a long tiring day and I was just a spectator! lol

     
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    CorgiTales    February 1, 2011  

    I'm torn between herding and non-working. I'm obviously partial the corgi... but the non-working dogs are more consistently cute lol

     
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    panterapeach    April 2011  

    omg when is it on?  I love dog shows

     
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    daydreamwanderer       DC

    I like dogs :) but have never heard of this show before - what do the different poll options mean?

     
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    Knubbsy-Wubbsy    July 30, 2011   Central Texas

    @daydreamwanderer: In the AKC and WKC dog breeds are grouped into categories by their function. For instance, Shetland Sheepdogs are grouped in "Herding" because that is what their work is, to herd sheep/goats/etc around. Sometimes dogs are grouped by their body type as opposed to their job.

    The Westminster is kind of like the National Championship for those showing in  affiliated shows. You have to earn a certain number of points/accrediations to be eligible to show at Westminster. Their website gives a lot better information http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/aboutwkc/amshow.html

    Someone please step in if I made a whoops somewhere in the description :)

     
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    daydreamwanderer       DC

    @Knubbsy-Wubbsy: Oh that's fun, so there are different competitions to cater to different dogs' strengths. That's a smart/fair way to do it!

     
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    KLP2010    October 30, 2010  

    As the mom of a standard poodle I have to vote non sporting. I do want to add though, they were bred for hunting and are excellent agility dogs. I don't get their placement in non sporting....

     
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    missmouse29    July 2011   NWOntario, Canada

    I would definitely be watching if I had tv! I pretty well enjoy all of it, but especially agility!

     
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    Knubbsy-Wubbsy    July 30, 2011   Central Texas

    @daydreamwanderer: In this competition it's merely on judging against the breed standard so it's still fair but doesn't really play to strengths. I find agility much more interesting to watch but it's still nice to see all the "best" dogs in one ring. The best way to look at the structure is that each dog is compared to their breed standard against others of their breed, then how much they match their standard to others in their category and then overall.

     
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    Meealissa    July 30, 2011  

    I love watching Non-Sporting and Hounds.  I always root for the Schipperke but they never win!

     
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    In the media    June 29, 2013   Indiana, but wedding in St. Louis

    I love allllll puppies!

     
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    soonerpsych    June 26, 2010   Oklahoman at heart, now in Southwest FL

    Oh, I usually watch!  When is it & what channel?  I'm a sucker for all kinds of puppies (yeah, I call them all puppies no matter what).

     

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