Westminster kennel club
Posted: Thu May 11, 2023 3:04 pm
I doubt that many people here watched Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday and Tuesday -- alas, not everybody has a good background in conformation -- but it is worth noting that the English Setter that won The Sporting Group had a call name of "Cider." Some may recall that Corey Ford, sporting dog writer of great renown, had an English Setter by that name about whom he wrote extensively. This particular dog did have a JH title and her litter sister is within one point finishing her dual championship (the 20th ES to achieve this), so it is likely that the dog was named after Corey Ford's dog.
The highest percentage of dual champions is to be found in German Wirehaired Pointers and the actual number is -- I think-- highest in Brittanys.
Some breeds of course have a strong breed split, and others less so. I actually think this is good, as it provides more variety in the breed. So long as people do some research and know what they're getting, it has strong positives. Of course if you don't "do your homework", there is likely to be a problem but that's true for any dog.
If anybody lives close enough to get to Westminster in NY -- or the International KC in Chicago-- you should go. Unlike other shows these days, dogs are "benched' -- that is, kept in an area somewhat larger than a crate in an aisle allocated to each breed -- for the entire two or three days of the show and the owners are happy to talk with you. The rarest breeds imaginable are on display in numbers much greater than you would see any other circumstances and, as mentioned, the owners are generally pleased to discuss them. I have been there quite a few times. It's extremely worthwhile for spectators.
As a sub comment, lest anyone think of me as a "show" person, I have had FC, MH, UD (highest obedience title) and show champions. I have learned from each sport.
The highest percentage of dual champions is to be found in German Wirehaired Pointers and the actual number is -- I think-- highest in Brittanys.
Some breeds of course have a strong breed split, and others less so. I actually think this is good, as it provides more variety in the breed. So long as people do some research and know what they're getting, it has strong positives. Of course if you don't "do your homework", there is likely to be a problem but that's true for any dog.
If anybody lives close enough to get to Westminster in NY -- or the International KC in Chicago-- you should go. Unlike other shows these days, dogs are "benched' -- that is, kept in an area somewhat larger than a crate in an aisle allocated to each breed -- for the entire two or three days of the show and the owners are happy to talk with you. The rarest breeds imaginable are on display in numbers much greater than you would see any other circumstances and, as mentioned, the owners are generally pleased to discuss them. I have been there quite a few times. It's extremely worthwhile for spectators.
As a sub comment, lest anyone think of me as a "show" person, I have had FC, MH, UD (highest obedience title) and show champions. I have learned from each sport.