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I watched last nights Toy Group judging at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show...and surprise, surprise...the toy poodle won the toy grouping. Last week I watched the rerun of the 2009 Eukanuba AKC dog show, and surprise, surprise the toy poodle won the toy group.
Anyone else watch these things and notice this horrifying pattern (lol), year after year, in the toy groupings?
Once just once, it would be a nice change to see a Miniature Pinscher, a Brussels Griffon or an Affenpinsher win.
Last edited by Col.W.Deering; 02-16-2010 at 06:30 AM..
I'm always happy when the less common breeds DON'T win. Winning at a high-profile show like Westminster guarantees that the puppy millers will be glomming onto the breed and putting these more unusual breeds into their processes. Just like what happened with the Brussels griffon after 'As Good As It Gets' hit the big screen.
I watched last nights Toy Group judging at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show...and surprise, surprise...the toy poodle won the toy grouping. Last week I watched the rerun of the 2009 Eukanuba AKC dog show, and surprise, surprise the toy poodle won the toy group.
Anyone else watch these things and notice this horrifying pattern (lol), year after year, in the toy groupings?
Once just once, it would be a nice change to see a Miniature Pinscher, a Brussels Griffon or an Affenpinsher win.
I agree it gets very old. My fave for the Best in Show was that old Beagle a few years back.
My pooch's breed never wins in her class either..just once a Bulldog and I'd love to see a mini pinscher win in the toy group not a frou frou...lol
I'm always happy when the less common breeds DON'T win. Winning at a high-profile show like Westminster guarantees that the puppy millers will be glomming onto the breed and putting these more unusual breeds into their processes. Just like what happened with the Brussels griffon after 'As Good As It Gets' hit the big screen.
I agree, once a breed becomes popular, the breed standard becomes compromised.
The poodle does have that look at me character which is oh so important in a dog show. When it trots it just throws back the head and totally STRUTS! I mean I cannot argue with that
I'm always happy when the less common breeds DON'T win. Winning at a high-profile show like Westminster guarantees that the puppy millers will be glomming onto the breed and putting these more unusual breeds into their processes. Just like what happened with the Brussels griffon after 'As Good As It Gets' hit the big screen.
Does winning one group show at WKC or AKC really lead to a unnaturally high demand on a specific breed? Most people can't really recall anything other than who won Best in Show.
Does winning one group show at WKC or AKC really lead to a unnaturally high demand on a specific breed? Most people can't really recall anything other than who won Best in Show.
I think hit Family movies...101 Dalmations etc spawn that type of behavior more so then a dog show...jmo
Unless you're a dog lover how many people actually watch the dog show from start to finish..and I would hope dog lovers would know better
All those dogs in the competition are at the top of their group and have won many other competitions for their breed. Truthfully I think it comes down to the judge's preference. I bet if you had 5 judges secretly pick a winner you may have 5 different winners. All the dogs are the cream of the crop by this show. Still I enjoy watching to see all the beautiful animals.
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and I'd love to see a mini pinscher win in the toy group not a frou frou...lol
