There was a bit of a kerfuffle after the Bichon Frise won Westminster Tuesday night. Did you agree with the judge’s pick or would you have chosen a different dog?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tag Archives: Best in Show
Westminster 2017: And the Winner Is…
Winning a lot of hearts on this Valentines Day, and taking Best in Show at the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club’s 141st Annual Show is… Continue reading Westminster 2017: And the Winner Is…
The Field for Best in Show, Westminster 2017
These seven dogs will go into the ring next, vying for the coveted Best in Show title.
From the Hound Group: Duffy, the Norwegian Elkhound
From the Toy Group: Chuckie, the Pekingese, son of 2012 Best in Show Malachy
From the Non-Sporting Group: Aftin, the Miniature Poodle
From the Herding Group: Rumor, the German Shepherd, in a repeat of last year’s performance
From the Sporting Group: Adrian, the Irish Setter
From the Working Group: Devlin, the Boxer
From the Terrier Group: Tanner, the Norwich
I’m torn between the Irish Setter and the Norwegian Elkhound. Fingers crossed!
Who will the winner be?
2016 AKC National Championship: Best in Show Winner
Reminding you of the competitors:
From the Toy Group, Brussels Griffon, Newton
From the Hound Group, Whippet, Brazen
From the Non-Sporting Group: Bichon Frise, Flynn
From the Sporting Group: Clumber Spaniel, Angus
From the Working Group: Boxer, Devlin
From the Herding Group: Puli, Preston
From the Terrier Group: Norwich Terrier, Tanner Continue reading 2016 AKC National Championship: Best in Show Winner
2016 AKC National Championships: Best in Show Competitors
As we go into the Best in Breed competition, I wanted to remind you of who the competitors will be.
From the Toy Group, Brussels Griffon, Newton
From the Hound Group, Whippet, Brazen
From the Non-Sporting Group: Bichon Frise, Flynn
From the Sporting Group: Clumber Spaniel, Angus
From the Working Group: Boxer, Devlin
From the Herding Group: Puli, Preston
From the Terrier Group: Norwich Terrier, Tanner
Good luck to all of them!
Coming up next: the winner
2016 AKC National Championship: Bred by Exhibitor Best in Show
Last night, we featured dogs who were shown by their owners. Tonight, we present the Best in Show competition for those dogs handled by their breeders. About 80% of show dogs are shown by their owners, while some are shown by professional handlers. Only a few are shown by the breeder (unless the breeder is also the owner).
I like that the AKC has chosen to feature both the BBE and the National Owner Handler Series; these aren’t things you ever see on TV. Continue reading 2016 AKC National Championship: Bred by Exhibitor Best in Show
2016 National Owner Handler Series Finals: Best in Show
Many show dogs are taken through their paces at conformation shows by professional handlers, particularly at the national level. Dog shows are held nearly every weekend, in venues all around the country. This can be a lot of travel for owners who happen to have other things going on in their lives, so many dogs are turned over to professionals to help them become champions. Continue reading 2016 National Owner Handler Series Finals: Best in Show
Saturday Survey: Who Should Have Won Best in Show at Westminster 2016?
By now, we all know that the expert judge chose CJ, the German Shorthaired Pointer, as this year’s Best in Show. If you had been in his position, who would you have picked?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Westminster 2016: Best in Show Winner
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show is…drum roll please…
The German Shorthaired Pointer, CJ!
(You’ll have to imagine the trumpet fanfare in your own head.)
Reserve Best in Show goes to the Borzoi, Lucy, who will fulfill the duties of the winner should the need arise.
Thanks for joining doggies.com for all the highlights of this year’s show.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Westminster 2016: Best in Show Competitors
The line-up for the all-important Best in Show Competition:
Hound Group: Borzoi, Lucy
Toy Group: Shih Tzu, Panda
Non-Sporting Group: Bulldog, Annabelle
Herding Group: German Shepherd Dog, Rumor
Sporting Group: German Shorthaired Pointer, CJ
Working Group: Samoyed, Bogey
Terrier Group: Skye Terrier, Charlie
My pick to take it all is the German Shepherd, Rumor, although the Skye looks strong, too!
And the winner is…coming up next!