140th Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show - Feb. 15-16

[A.H.Black]

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
TV schedule - http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2016/show/tv.html#theshow

Anyone have any favorites going in?

I always root for the "common" breeds that never seem to win.

 

[cygnus]

Go huskies!

(the eternal cry from cygnus- but they never win, even though they are obviously the best!)

 

[Japanfan]

I always root for the "common" breeds that never seem to win.

Ditto. Little dogs seem to get the edge, though I was thrilled with Josh the Newfoundland won some years ago.

Mostly I've stopped watching - though I don't get Animal Planet, so it's not an option.

 

[cygnus]

Ditto. Little dogs seem to get the edge, though I was thrilled with Josh the Newfoundland won some years ago.

Yes, the Newfoundland and the little beagle were high points of the past few years.

 

[Spun Silver]

Go, poodles!! Ever mocked, ever majestic! even the tiniest in all their splendor. (Not mine, however. They are just adorable.)

 

[Vagabond]

Samoyeds rock! (Or at least squeak and howl!)

 

[maureenfarone]

Thanks for the reminder. I never watch the entire competition, but love to tune in when I have a minute. Even though the dachshunds are my personal favorites, I love to see all the breeds.

 

[IceAlisa]

I had death in my soul when the affenpinscher won. Not a huge fan of the toys although the King Charles are cute.

 

[Susan1]

I'm a hound person. I always forget that they are the first group, so I am ready for tonight.

 

[skategal]

I always like the Bulldogs. So cute....

 

[Susan1]

Ditto. Little dogs seem to get the edge, though I was thrilled with Josh the Newfoundland won some years ago.

Mostly I've stopped watching - though I don't get Animal Planet, so it's not an option.

The Westminster show (the biggie) is on CNBC.

 

[Garden Kitty]

It appears the US broadcast is on CNBC the first night and USA the second.

ETA: Slideshow on People's website re the 7 new breeds competing for the first time

 

[Yehudi]

Dachshunds!

 

[GoldenLady]

I always root for the Golden Retriever. No Golden has ever won Westminster.... It's about time!

 

[A.H.Black]

I always root for the Golden Retriever. No Golden has ever won Westminster.... It's about time!

One of my favorites. Or the lab. Or the lassie collie.

 

[Artemis@BC]

I always root for the "common" breeds that never seem to win.

I always root for any dogs that look like actual dogs you might see in real life and that don't have to be all groomed and fluffed.

Oh, and any breed that doesn't "require" cropping or docking. When will the AKC get with the program on that and ban the practice as it has been for years in Europe?

Regardless though, I'm just happy I get to watch "normally" on TV this year instead of a computer screen, since Animal Planet (who carries the show in Canada) has a free preview on this month. Perfect timing!

 

[KHenry14]

Last year the English Toy Spaniel won the toy group, which was beyond shocking. We were so thrilled that our breed finally got a bit of recognition. That's one of our ETS's in my avatar.

 

[danceronice]

Go Skye Terriers! (I own Pembrokes, but no way is one going to win Herding. In any case if/when I get a show pup it will be either a Skye or a Sussex Spaniel.)

 

[Susan1]

It appears the US broadcast is on CNBC the first night and USA the second.

Sorry! I didn't notice that - only looking for night one for the Hounds!

 

[IceAlisa]

Didn't a Sussex win BIS recently?

 

[rfisher]

Standard Poodles

 

[Lizziebeth]

Lizziebeth is rather fond of English springer spaniels

 

[skipaway]

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....

 

[A.H.Black]

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....

Oi Oi Oi?

 

[Japanfan]

Goldens are the clowns of the dog world! I've had two, and they fit the bill perfectly.

They just don't take competition seriously enough. For example, see this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iTTNRE-njM

 

[A.H.Black]

Goldens are the clowns of the dog world! I've had two, and they fit the bill perfectly.

They just don't take competition seriously enough. For example, see this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iTTNRE-njM

What a glutten.

 

[Lacey]

Labrador Retriever and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

 

[ilovepaydays]

The Borzoi wins the Hound Group! What a gorgeous dog!

 

[IceAlisa]

My mom turned up her nose at the borzoi. She knew a pair of borzois in Ukraine that were used in the Russian War & Peace movie. She says those were better.

 

[rfisher]

Poodles are not impressed by the little fluff dogs. My Poodles are big. They snack on fluff dogs.