Is the westminster dog show a sports topic???

[a kennedy]

Hope so, as it starts tomorrow night.....always good watching.

[El Supremo]

1. It sure is for me!

The second oldest sporting event in America.

It actually starts tomorrow morning with the breed judging. And you can watch that live here at: http://characterchatter.usanetwork.com/wkc/show.php

[a kennedy]

4. Thanks for the link....

will be watching all the dachshund breeds. Love the wirehaired....

[El Supremo]

24. Here is your winner today >>

GCH Raydachs Playing With Fire V Gleishorbach SW (Cinders)

[El Supremo]

25. Son of a gun!!!!!!

Cinders is going to Best in Show!

[Upton]

2. I always watch the toy group..

rooting for the pug...I'm hoping one will break the breed's Westminster losing streak, which now stretches back to 1981..

[trumad]

3. I think we let it slide because we love dogs...

Now the Spelling Bee---I have a problem with that one.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Come on now...We have to let that slide too! WannaBe (my daughter) was

a contestant in 2002. From then on, it became a sport to me.

[Kingofalldems]

6. There is a Sporting Group, so yes

My dog and I watch every year.

[Renew Deal]

7. I think it has been in the past

And I don't see why not.

[RockaFowler]

8. Go Dachshunds

They have never won. And they so deserve it




My kids love watching the show with us. They get dog treats and everything when they bark for the wieners!!

[a kennedy]

16. Awwwwww I love wiener dogs....

this is just the best picture.....I might have to steal this one, is that ok? They are a d o r a b l e.

[RockaFowler]

22. Of course you can steal it

Those are my 3 kids - Sable, Jasmine and Scooter

Three of the best dogs ever. Doxies are the best breed. Just like Lay's - you just can't have 1!!

[bigwillq]

9. If figure skating is.....

[joeybee12]

10. Only figure skating and tennis are to be discussed here...nt

[bigwillq]

11. Why do you hate dogs?

[joeybee12]

14. Why do you hate America?

[ProfessorGAC]

21. I Think Curling Is Allowed Too

[El Supremo]

12. This is by far the top dog in 2011 >>

GCH CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction (Beckham)

[El Supremo]

31. Beckham didn't make best of breed!

Got the award of merit.

[Auggie]

13. My cat says no

[El Supremo]

15. Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless?

New old breed in the AKC this year. But that name!!!

[DinahMoeHum]

17. No.

That this gets more coverage than women's sports sucks big time.

[Upton]

18. It's pretty simple..

way more people watch Westminster than women's sports. You want some coverage?...Get some ratings.

[Auggie]

19. Are you referring to this forum ...

or media in general?

[DinahMoeHum]

26. It's the media in general.

n/t

[Auggie]

29. The Dog Show is once a year ...

so I would expect it to be a big media event.

I'd have to agree with Upton -- the broadcast ratings aren't quite there nationally except for Women's Figure Skating and perhaps Gymnastics. And dare I say -- beach volleyball?

Fortunately, LPGA and Women's Basketball -- college and pro -- seem to be thrive on cable. Softball too.

BTW, threads on women's sports and your thoughts regarding them are always welcomed.

[El Supremo]

20. I so want to make a pun....

[madinmaryland]

23. Yes. BTW, chess is also posted in this group!

[RockaFowler]

27. The Dachshund won the Hound Group

That was so cool

[ProfessorGAC]

28. That Dog Had A REALLY Barrel Chest

The announcers commented on how classically shaped that dog's chest was. But, apparently that is an even bigger deal than i grasped.

[El Supremo]

30. A dog named "Dodger" won my breed.

What a terrible name!

[Upton]

32. This Peke won the toy group..

I believe he's a repeat winner from last year. Westminster is fixed..or at least it's slanted so the dolled up dogs.. pekes, poodles, etc...always have the best chance. That's not the way it's supposed to be..

[El Supremo]

33. Ch Palacegarden Malachy...

is now the favorite to win it all. He did win group last year too.

Not my kind of dog.

[El Supremo]

34. Another favorite lost >>

Eira

[El Supremo]

35. The mop dog won

6 to 1 Vegas favorite. Oh well.

[Renew Deal]

36. Are we allowed to use the B-word in this thread?

[RockaFowler]

37. My Bitches approve of it

They like to sit on top of their brother

[a kennedy]

38. ha ha RockaFowler.....

I really thought the doxie would pull it out....it sounded to me like the audience like her too.....and that doberman was just awesome..... but I guess the mop thingie was pretty cool. I really enjoyed the final round last night, they all were winners.

[RockaFowler]

39. I was really rooting for any dog but the Peck

That big furball just waddles. The Doxie, Doberman, Kerry Blue, Dalmation, Irish Setter & German Shephard were such beautiful dogs. Of course I have a soft spot for the Doxies, but the others were just so regal looking.

[Auggie]

40. Not only that ...

my cat could whip that Peke with one paw tied behind her back!