Westminster 2014

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Sporting event? It's a beauty contest, not sports. I like dogs and all, but come on.

many of the dogs actually have roles other than show dog. many of the dogs that would be hunting dogs are bird dogs, etc. there are trials for sporting and working dogs, and some of these dogs do those, agility trials and the like. they aren't all just fancy lap dogs. and all the dogs should have the ability to perform their traditional tasks.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Danzig

many of the dogs actually have roles other than show dog. many of the dogs that would be hunting dogs are bird dogs, etc. there are trials for sporting and working dogs, and some of these dogs do those, agility trials and the like. they aren't all just fancy lap dogs. and all the dogs should have the ability to perform their traditional tasks.

I know this, but do they do these things for that show? I'm just talking about the dog "shows", not other contests. I've actually helped out at shows for sighthounds where they do lure coursing and stuff like that. That stuff is sport.

Couldn't they at least catch a frisbee or something at Westminster instead of just prancing around?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I know this, but do they do these things for that show? I'm just talking about the dog "shows", not other contests. I've actually helped out at shows for sighthounds where they do lure coursing and stuff like that. That stuff is sport.

Couldn't they at least catch a frisbee or something at Westminster instead of just prancing around?

hey, if they can have stupid figure skating at the olympics, i guess they can call the dog show a sport.

but i get your point. it's not a sport, it's an activity.

and i'd watch figure skating if they would allow a hockey player to come in now and then and throw a hip check. now, that would be sporting!

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Danzig

many of the dogs actually have roles other than show dog. many of the dogs that would be hunting dogs are bird dogs, etc. there are trials for sporting and working dogs, and some of these dogs do those, agility trials and the like. they aren't all just fancy lap dogs. and all the dogs should have the ability to perform their traditional tasks.

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

[dellinger63]

Whiplash should ride each contestant in lieu of human handlers.

[dellinger63]

He was too good for the show circuit and knew it. Did it all!



Summer swimming in a lake not a pool



to winter squirrel hunting for real squirrels not stuffed toys...

A dog's dog!

[Arletta]

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

That is one adorable puppy!

[randallscott35]

Unless you eat the squirrels like they do in KY, it doesn't count

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Unless you eat the squirrels like they do in KY, it doesn't count

He never ate one just f'd with them endlessly. Saw many in his mouth but never dead.

But what a wonderful idea for a renewable food resource in urban environments. Cooked right it could be the new 'meat' tilapia.

[Arletta]

Bump

Start now! CNBC

http://www.ibtimes.com/westminster-d...pecial-1554376

[Kasept]

That's a very handsome Basset Hound..

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Sadly, that is what is missing from many of the dogs in the conformation ring, in my opinion.

No so with my little friend here, who knows what he is about

(gratuitous photo)

The AKC puts on a great assortment of events, most of which I consider sport, but as for me the conformation ring represents more politics than sport. The pup above has zero chance of attaining BIS at Westminster, even if he conforms 100% to his breed standard. Despite being the most represented breed in AKC registrations, his kind has never won there, and it's a safe bet never will. Why? Because the judging is so subjective.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelee/...in-show-video/

what a cutie!!

of course, you'll understand he's not quite as cute as my ceinwyn!