Westminster, 2009

Hickory, Irish deerhound:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2011/02/14/2014226842.jpg

Malachi, Pekingese, winner of the toy group:

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/westminster-pekingese.jpg

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Jayne Hathaway, shar pai, winner of non sporting group:

http://www.dogguide.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NP15871005-300x300.jpg

Mr. Baggins, the bearded collie, winner of the herding group (a real beauty):

http://www.dogguide.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/New-Brunswick-Kennel-Club-2010-for-web-300x228.jpg

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I hear the Australian Bulldog was a favourite to win, but escaped before judging could take place.

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@Roberta,

I was at class last night - will be watching tonight. Can't wait.

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Hickory, the Irish deerhound, is da winner.

http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2011/02/15/deerhound-pi_20110215231322580_660_320.JPG

The group winners tonight were the smooth fox terrier, black cocker spaniel, and the Belgian water dog.

I thought the bearded collie was gorgeous. I once had a black cocker spaniel. And when I saw Hickory glide around the ring, I was hooked. I was torn, but I was happy with the winner. A gorgeous dog and a half

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@Roberta,

Now there's a face..

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@ossobuco,

I agree. Here's another view. A stunning canine.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20110216/capt.photo_1297832768622-1-0.jpg?

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@Roberta,

they added some new breeds this year.
we saw the leonburger... what else?

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http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0215/espn_g_hickory_300.jpg

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@Region Philbis,

Yup, reg, six new breeds. Here's the leonberger:

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2011/show/news/leonberger.jpg

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@Region Philbis,

Quote:

saw the leonburger

5 GUYS makes a great Leonburger.

It would break my heart to own an Irish deerhound or wolfhound. They only live about 7 or8 years top. You barely hve a chance to know em and then theyre gone.

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@farmerman,

fm, I just googled Irish deerhounds to confirm the life expectancy. They say 9 to 11 years. Sad but true that some of the larger breeds don't live nearly as long as the smaller breeds.

Love dat leonburger. If I had a very large apartment--it still wouldn't be big enough.

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@Roberta,

Doggie parade:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/16/sports/20110216-westminster-dog-show-parade.html

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@sozobe,

More photos (18), this time from the Guardian -
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/feb/16/westminster-kennel-club-dog-show-pictures

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@Roberta,

so they live about as long as a boxer, which , from the ones my aunt had, would have their last few years of life in discomfort.

Well 9 years is a little better.

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Here's a link to slate.com's Magnum photo series, Top Dogs - not just re Westminster and not just re this year -
http://todayspictures.slate.com/20110216/

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@Roberta,

what a great looking pup, well done

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@Region Philbis,

My neighbor has a leonburger. She is about the sweetest dog in the world. The kids can climb all over her. I don't think she would harm a fly and she just loves my little monster of a dog. She just lays there as my little doggie climbs all over her. Although she will "paw" him and has hurt him when she has done so - he is dumb enough to go for more.

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@Roberta,

My neighbor is in a condo with hers.

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@farmerman,

farmerman wrote:

It would break my heart to own an Irish deerhound or wolfhound. They only live about 7 or8 years top. You barely hve a chance to know em and then theyre gone.

I know, that's hardly any time at all.

My lulu (feline) lived 21 years. Still wasn't long enough.

Well, yes it was, considering her last year.

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