Remember during the build-up to the Westminster show, I posted a story about Maverick, a beautiful Weimaraner who had been rescued from a less-than-caring owner and would be competing at Westminster? He now has his own Facebook page. Check it out!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Somehow I totally missed this controversy last week – I think I was suffering from lack of sleep and excitement overload over the Westminster show.
Continue reading Controversy over Westminster Dog Show Sponsorship
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As judged by Ms. Cindy Vogels, the 2012 winner of Best in Show at Westminster is…
(Drum roll please!)
Continue reading 2012 Westminster Dog Show Results: And the Winner is…
Here are the seven candidates for Best in Show tonight (all photos courtesy Westminster Kennel Club)
From the Hound Group: Wire-haired Dachshund Cinders
From the Toy Group: Pekingese Malachy
From the Non-sporting Group: Dalmatian Ian
From the Herding Group: German Shepherd Dog Cappy
From the Sporting Group: Irish Setter Emily
From the Working Group: Doberman Fifi
From the Terrier Group: Kerry Blue Terrier Chelsey
My pick: I think I’ll have to go with the Dobie. The next most likely, in my opinion, is the Peke.
Fingers crossed! Results in about a half hour.
As judged by Mr. William F. Potter, here are the winners in the Terrier Group:
Best in Group: Kerry Blue
Group 2: Smooth Fox
Group 3: Skye
Group 4: American Staffordshire
Top of the working group, as judged by Ms. Betty Regina Leininger
Best in Group: Doberman Pinscher “Fifi”
Group 2: Boxer
Group 3: Alaskan Malamute
Group 4: Standard Schnauzer
Next up: the last group, the mighty terriers!
The winners of the Sporting Group competition, the first of the groups judged this evening:
Best in Group: Irish Setter “Emily”
Group 2: German Wirehaired Pointer
Group 3: English Springer Spaniel
Group 4: Irish Water Spaniel
This group was judged by Mr. W. Terry Stacy.
Coming up next: The Working Group
“Wizard of Odds” Johnny Avello has updated his odds chart for your entertainment while viewing the show tonight. This new chart has the Pekingese in the lead at 6 – 1 odds, followed by the Black Cocker at 7 – 1, and the Wire Fox Terrier at 8 – 1.
See if he does any better than I did at picking winners, tonight on USA Network from 8 – 11 pm.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Updated 2/14 @ 4:25 pm
I’ll be posting throughout the day as breeds report in with their winners. First, my picks for the group:
Here’s what the professional judges thought: Continue reading 2012 Westminster Dog Show Results: The Working Group