(Video is prelims from Friday.)
Boss, Shetland Sheepdog, 31.78
Hijack, Australian Shepherd, 35.17
Pixel, Manchester Terrier, 36.11
Hula, Mini American Shepherd, 39.28
Westminster 2021: Obedience Primer
(The above video is from The 2018 AKC National Obedience Championship)
From the American Kennel Club: Think your dog is an A+ student? Are your friends and family jealous with how well you’ve trained your dog? Then you might want to take things to a new level by participating in Obedience competitions (aka trials).
Developed in the 1930s, Obedience is one of the AKC’s oldest sporting events. From walking on- and off-leash to retrieving and jumping, or demonstrating your dog’s ability to stay, Obedience trials feature dogs that are well-behaved at home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. It is essential that the obedience dog demonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working with the handler. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Obedience Primer
Westminster 2021: DVR Alert
If you want to be able to see all the action, but aren’t going to be home this evening, set your DVR as follows:
FOX, 5 – 7 PM for the Agility Finals
FS1, 7 – 7:30 PM for pre-show festivities
FS1, 7:30 – 11:00 PM for judging of the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups
Westminster 2021: Best of the Herding Breeds – Preliminary List
Herding Group Breed Results Available as of 3:55 PM. If your breed isn’t listed, that means the results have not yet been made public OR there were no entrants for that breed. Please check back at 7:00 pm for my next update. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Best of the Herding Breeds – Preliminary List
Westminster 2021: Best of the Non-Sporting Breeds – Preliminary List
Non-Sporting Group Breed Results Available as of 3:53 PM. If your breed isn’t listed, that means the results have not yet been made public OR there were no entrants for that breed. Please check back at 7:00 pm for my next update. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Best of the Non-Sporting Breeds – Preliminary List
Westminster 2021: Best of the Toy Breeds – Preliminary List
Toy Group Breed Results Available as of 3:48 PM. If your breed isn’t listed, that means the results have not yet been made public OR there were no entrants for that breed. Please check back at 7:00 pm for my next update. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Best of the Toy Breeds – Preliminary List
Westminster 2021: Best of the Hound Breeds – Preliminary List
Hound Group Breed Results Available as of 3:43 PM. If your breed isn’t listed, that means the results have not yet been made public OR there were no entrants for that breed. Please check back at 7:00 pm for my next update. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Best of the Hound Breeds – Preliminary List
Westminster 2021: Obedience 101
From our friends at Westminster:
What is dog obedience?
Obedience describes the act of training your dog to have good manners. Owning a well-trained dog is a joy to live with. Many dog owners also enjoy the sport of Obedience, where dog and handler execute a routine of exercises that mimic the desired behaviors of a dog at home, on the road, or while in the company of other dogs. Obedience trials sanctioned by the American Kennel Club are held by local clubs nationwide so owners and their dogs can enhance their human-canine bond while competing to earn titles of achievement. Continue reading Westminster 2021: Obedience 101
Westminster 2021: First Look at Saturday Breed Results
Results from the Best in Breed rings are just starting to trickle in. Check back at 4:00 for an update, then hopefully by 7:00 I’ll have everything posted for the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups. You can catch video of your favorite breed being judged on WestminsterKennelClub.org.
HOUNDS
Greyhounds CH Sky Hi Hunt Song Of Fire And Ice
Harriers GCHS CH Blythmoor Sheez-Beez Tell Me No Tales
Ibizan Hounds GCHB CH Orion’s Calgary Flame
Pharaoh Hounds GCH CH Anubis Karnak Elle Macpherson
Plotts GCH CH Hosker’s Easy Money
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos GCH CH Corral West Bullet Proof
Rhodesian Ridgebacks GCHS CH Shadowridge A Touch Of Class
Salukis GCHG CH Aurora’s Rhythm Of My Heart
Whippets GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon Continue reading Westminster 2021: First Look at Saturday Breed Results
Saturday Survey: Westminster 2021 Winner
Here’s your chance to predict who you think will win Best in Show at Westminster 2021.
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I always pull for The Hound, but I’m usually wrong, so don’t go by me.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!