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2004-02-11

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Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-02-11 11:27:02 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Corgi, really? I thought Sussex Spaniel was much nicer, with that friendly wagging tail and all. But Josh The Newfoundland was truly magnificent - and the regal way he responded to the cheering crowd! I'm sorry I missed Lacey, she was one of my reasons for watching the show, too.
My congratulations to G.Hlatky.

Posted by Tatyana 2004-2-11 12:52:04 PM|| 2004-2-11 12:52:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Well .... the Ibizan is the best example of the breed that I have seen and that people I know who are much more experienced breeders have seen. The Borzoi might have been tense ... her movement was a bit more stilted than I expect in that breed which may be why she lost the 4th place to the IW.

Gotta brag here - the English Cocker Spaniel breed winner is a litter sister of my foundation bitch (the girl my ECS line is based on). She is bred by my mentor and partner Judy Corbett & her mother is the top winning female ECS of all time: multiple Best in Show & multiple Best in National Specialty winner Champion Jaybriar's Heretic, who is also one of the top 3 mothers of champion offspring in the breed's history and competes in agility too. The father of the litter is a Best in Specialty and Best of Opposite Sex at the National specialty winner - his breeders own Roma, the littermate that won the Breed.

Anyway, *I* wished the Whippet had placed in the Hound group - she's lovely, but a bit West Coast in type. Judy and I have a half-brother to her who finished his show title quickly as a puppy.

The Sussex is a nice specimen of his breed, I like the English Setter a lot. The top English Springer didn't make it out of breed judging ... it would have been interesting to see what that judge would have done if he'd been there. I think she has given him some wins in the past ...
And yeah - the Corgi was great. That breed ring must have been something - I wish the breed judging were televised so I could tape & watch it. Didn't take time off to attend this year, alas.

Okay, end of brags. [smile]

Posted by rkb 2004-2-11 1:04:21 PM|| 2004-2-11 1:04:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 ummm ... I think I got carried away & forgot this is Rantburg and not the Showdogs-L discussion list.

Sorry! Dog show people can get a little ... intense .... (red face)

It's awesome to get invited to the Garden and even more awesome to win the breed there - big congratulations to Lacey & her people!

On a funny note, I watched the group judging in our family room with the dogs all lounging on the sofas & easy chair. They took it all in stride *except* when spaniel breeds were in the camera. Then, all of a sudden, the cockers crowded around the TV and started "WOO WOO WOO !!!! STRANGE DOG ALERT!!! " - ing.

The Whippet puppy looked up, yawned and claimed the warm spot on the best chair while they worked themselves into a righteous frenzy.

Pretty funny ....

Posted by rkb 2004-2-11 1:14:31 PM|| 2004-2-11 1:14:31 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Now this is cool,wish I had known.Would of checked it out.I like watching the Westmin.Rest of the Faimly doesn't

Rantburg U.has a class in championship show dogs.

Had a Golden retreiver ounce upon a time,best damn kid lovin dog I ever had.
Had a couple of Chow-Chows,good family dogs.Even if they are a bit skittish.

Thanks
RKB
CS

Posted by Raptor 2004-2-11 1:53:04 PM|| 2004-2-11 1:53:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 I own a Newf. Great big slobbery, shedding, teddy-bear. They're a bit on the high-maintenance side, and you can't even begin to keep the house clean, but we wouldn't trade him for anything.

Naturally, we were delighted to see Josh win it all.

Posted by Steve YAO 2004-2-11 3:16:56 PM|| 2004-2-11 3:16:56 PM|| Front Page Top

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