Just had to let you know that Cooper just now realized there are dogs on TV (halfway through the Toy group). He’s pretty tired because we had company this afternoon that interrupted his nap, but he’s sleeping with one eye open so he doesn’t miss any of the show.

Is your dog watching with you?

The judge’s first cut:

Afghan
Amer Foxhound
Bassett
Bluetick
Harrier
Otterhound
PBGV

And the final picks:

1. American Foxhound
2. Bassett
3. PBGV
4. Otterhound

So, my pick, Jewel, the American Foxhound is still in the running for Best in Show!

Coming up next: the Toy Group.

And pay attention to the commercials – they’re so sweet!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

For the first time in the history of the broadcast, they are carrying the singing of the National Anthem. And it’s by a classy tenor! Not some aging pop star who has to “adapt” the song and make it their own. Very nice!

Did he really say “by the dog’s early light”?

I’m so excited! I’m 2 for 4 going into tonight’s group judging. Although my Peke and German Shepherd picks got beaten in the first round, my American Foxhound (Ch Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box) and my Bulldog (GCH Itsa Brix) won in their respective breed rings.

You can find the remainder of the best in breed list on the WKC website.

Live television coverage of the Best in Group judging is on CNBC tonight from 8 – 11 pm on the East Coast, and I’ll post the winner of each group as soon as they’re announced. Tonight, we’ll see the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding groups. Tomorrow (same time, but on USA Network) the Sporting, Terrier, and Working groups will be shown, followed by Best in Show judging.

Good luck to all of these champion dogs!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!