2008.02.12
Uno is number one hound
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, took top honors in the Hound Group at last night's Westminster Kennel Club show.
A beagle has never won a Westminster Best in Show title, so little Uno is a real underdog.
At my house, we were of course cheering for the greyhound, but alas, she didn't even make the short list. But as far as I am concerned, the two best greyhounds in America were sleeping on our couches while we watched the show.
I do like seeing the unusual breeds, like the Bedlington terrier, which looks suspiciously like a dog in sheep's clothing to me. Of course, real dogs often do not resembled the perfectly coiffed canines of the show ring. My brother- and sister-in-law have a Lhasa Apso who they keep neatly cut and looks nothing like the long-haired dog you will see in tonight's Toy group. And I don't know anyone who actually keeps their pet poodle in a Continental cut.
What are your thoughts about the dog show? Love it? Hate it? Rant and rave right here.
I love the dog show but I hate the poodles! Every year one of those ridiculous looking dogs wins their group. I do not see why they dominate a group that contains some of the most beautiful dogs in the world. There must be some sort of bias towards grooming a dog to look like a freak. Maybe if people started grooming Chows or Shiba Inu's to look like a poodle then they might get some attention! Regardless, there will be no rooting for the poodle in our house when Best of Show is announced!
Comment by Kim — February 12, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
Kim, you could not have said it any better!!! Definitely my very own thoughts and I really agree with you so much!!!!!!!
Comment by Deborah — February 13, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
I love the dog show but wish there was one just as grand for mutts!
Comment by Sarah — February 17, 2008 @ 7:30 pm