Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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181 comments:

  1. Here from MO again for another night.

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  2. hello everyone! Welcome to the Best In Show Daily/Dog Show Poop Garden Party! We have lot's to tell you about today's action

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  3. First the Number One Dog of 2011 won't be here after being beaten in the breed.

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  4. Second, we have a ghost of Christmas past with us. The irish Setter, GCH CH Shadagee's Caught Red Handed, 2010's Number Three Dog, is back from maternity leave.

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  5. This GWP already has three BIS this year

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  6. Today was the last time everyone will get to show here

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  7. Starting next year only breed winners will get to show at this location

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  8. Breed judging will take place 25 blocksnorth of. The Garden at the Hudson Piers

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  9. Too bad about Beckham, are you ringside Billy?

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    1. I am up in the press box where I can see the same broadcast as you as well as the live action

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  10. This English Setter is the Number One All Breeds this year

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  11. hi all. Shocker about Beckham today. Did you see the breed judging Billy?

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    1. I did see the judging. The Cocker folks were not as surprised as the rest of us

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    2. Who was the judge? I am sure that has alot to it, but I can imagine a big disapointlment.

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  12. She is very pretty.

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  13. OH MY what a SHock for all of Beckhams team.

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  14. What happened to bruce schulz?

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  15. That was a nice Red and White.

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  16. I'm a dogshow neophyte, but that Irish is gorgeous.

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  17. Bruce isnt there. Hope he recovers quickly.

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  18. Why weren't the cocker folks surprised, Billy?

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  19. The Black Cocker who won the variety judging was first select at this year's American Spaniel Club national

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  20. That is Michael Pitt, Beckham's handler with the ASCOB

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  21. Gorgeous. Was the other surprise upset today Eira, the WFT?

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  22. Just got home from work! Excited to see night two and pull for my dad and the rest of the great dogs!

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  23. Peyton is now the favorite to win this Group

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  24. Billy-
    Who took wires? I wasn't even aware there was another "great" wire out there right now. Seems like the breed has endured a dry spell for the last couple of years.

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    1. It was GCH CH Graycottage Santeric Fyrestorm

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    2. I did not see the judging but heard it was a nice dog that showed its heart out

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    3. I'll jump on the site and see if they have a breed video to check out. Guess I could just wait for the group. LOL

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  25. The Weimaraner, Schatze, is named for the Lauren Bacall character in How To Marry A Millionaire

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  26. There have been a lot of upset wins this year. More then the norm?

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  27. I would say there have been lots of surprises

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  28. Wo says you can't have a family & a career?

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    1. Yes Irish looked really pretty on the last go around.

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  29. The Irish has got my vote. Also like the Springer

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  30. Awesome job, Adam and Emily!!!!

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  31. Well iwe just keep having more surprises

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    1. My dad is Eddie Boyes with the smooth.

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    2. Grand kids and all of Grass Valley are excited to watch Pop Pops on the tube.

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  33. Awesome for Adam and Emily!

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  34. I saw on FB page working is next, I thought they were suppose to be the last group?

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  35. Enjoying everyone's comments! I'm in New Zealand and this is the closest I can get to live coverage! I'm cheering for Peyton...but I'm biased since my bitch is his half-sister. :-)

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  36. Go FIFI!!! The DOberman

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    1. FiFi is one of my DOGS2WATCH & my pick for the Group 1

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    2. She is mine too, but I worry about the Boxer.

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    3. My fingers are crossed for Scarlett, although I wouldn't mind seeing the Dobie win.

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    4. I like Fifi too. Tough group though. Is Diego okay after his slip? No cable, so this is as close as I get this year!

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  37. The owners of the Tibetan Mastiff were married in the benching area today, complete with tuxedos & a designer gown

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  38. That Akita is gorgeous

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  39. Watched the poodles breed video on line late last night. Seems totally unfair to make those dogs try and "move" in a ring so small. Anybody else have the same complaint? Will the pier site be better?

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    1. Both the ring size & the floor they used this year were complaints

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    2. Diego Garcia, handler of the Number One Working Dog, the Boxer, Scarlett, took a nasty fall after slipping on the carpeting in the breed ring

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    3. Not sure if it was the "difference maker" but Taffe's dog really seemed to struggle with the dimensions and "getting going".

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  40. Grass Vallley Guy, I agree, none of the big dogs can move in those little rings. I sure hope th enew place will have larger rings.

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  41. Emily sure changes the final lineup. I watched the SFT breed judging online today. They deserved to win. Did a great job.

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  42. How old is Emily? Still a young dog relatively speaking...right?

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    1. Wasn't the spaniel that won a couple of years ago 7+.

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    2. wow! I had no idea he was that old? How long was he retired? Do you happen to recall? I assume that is the oldest winner by far.....right? Probably even for a group.

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    3. What's great about Adam and Jamie is that they whelped and raised Emily's litter. They are just devoted to the Irish Setter

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  43. The the question of the night is...What will happen first the chigaco cubs winning the world series or a Samoyed winning best in show at Westminster :)

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  44. There was a huge entry of Bordeaux here today

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  45. Is it just me or has this group grown too big to be just one group?

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    1. AKC is considering breaking up the seven groups into ten

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  46. Pyrenees are the most popular live stock guard dog

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  47. Hi Billy! Wish I were there, hope you are enjoying it!

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  48. What would the ten be? I thought this was a done deal a few years ago?

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    1. There would. Be a nordic breed group, sight hounds & scent hounds would be separated! And the sporting group would be separated into two groups

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  49. Tanner is the top winning Kuvasz in history

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  50. who is the working judge?

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  51. The first time I stepped in a show ring it waswiththe family's St Bernard

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  52. Never could have told by Diego's performance tonight that he took such a bad spill. Scarlett looked fabulous.

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    1. It was bad enough that it took hima moment together up

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  53. I like the Kuvasz or the Doberman, but the Boxer will be in there

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    1. Told you not to count out Ricky!

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  54. When did Diego fall?

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    1. During the breed judging this morning

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    2. Glad he is ok. Scarlete is beautiful!

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  55. I showed a Beardie special in Working when there were 30+ breeds, before they split it into Working and Herding. What a challenge to keep a laid-back dog interested for an hour or so! They were a lot less coaty then, too, lol.

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  56. Did Fifi win? Ahhhh, I HATE not seeing it live!

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  57. FiFi is breeder/owner handled by Jocelyn Mullins

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  58. Jocelyn sent me. An email at 5:00 AM she was so nervous before the breed judging

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  59. Jocelyn is a wonderful sweet person, who so deserves all the winning her and Fif have done. They are a great representative of the breed.

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  60. Our house is too nervous for Pop Pops! Debating on whether we can watch!

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    1. Good luck, Adam, Eddie and Jim! Make us SFT folk proud!

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  61. WHich breed, Grass Valley Guy?? Good Luck, this is always a wonderful group to watch, usually has amazing dogs in it.

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    1. The smooth

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    2. Mom says my dad is nervous as all get out! Had a three scoop sundae on the way over to calm his nerves!! :)

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  62. I love the smooth and that is a good one. I like his way of calming his nerves :)

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  63. I love borders!

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  64. Wow, if I had a sundae like that I'd be beyond ill! Jealous much!

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  65. This Smooth is one of my picks for tonight

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    1. Crossing our fingers and everything else!

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  66. Agree. It didn't hurt that London and Ally and Eira got knocked out in Breed, either! ;-)

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  67. Well the BIS lineup sure has a good group, and no doubt the winner from this one will be a really good dog too.

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  68. Anything can happen ... It's like MCKC. There's almost no predicting it.

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  69. Any guess on whether he brings them out to spar? That is what terriers do...right?

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    1. I@'m betting he won@'t because we are on realTV time

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    2. Yup! Thinking the same thing!

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  70. Don't think they will do that on TV.

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  71. Wow! Another Grass Valley dog! Crazy!

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  72. Who? Must be really good grass up there, LOL!

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    1. Such a tiny town.....but I think Barbara House had a dog in one of the groups last night! Our local paper is going to be busy talking about these guys!

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  73. I say smooth, a staff, Kerry, & lakeland

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  74. I agree with you Billy

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  75. Smooth,skye,kerry,am staff

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  76. Actually I agree the skye over the lakeland

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  77. A second at Westminster still ain't bad

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  78. Good picks, Billy. What's happening, can't stand it!

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  79. Oh well! Great job pop pops! Figured the Kerry and Bill would be tough. Great dogs all around!

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  80. SO for BIS, I think Capi will win, but I am really pulling for Fifi!

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  81. Okay! Now for best.....predictions??

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  82. They're breaking down the stanchions with the names

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  83. Kerry won? Adam second? Still not up on WKC site

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  84. I say they go with nostalgia and send Jimmy Moses off with another big win.

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  85. Lit will depend on how they show, but the German Shepherd or the Peke

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  86. Pick the peke or dobe for bestdepending on performance!

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  87. I would love to see Emily or FiFi go Best

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  88. Yes but you have Cindy Vogels judging BIS. I'm cheering for Emily but the Kerry may have the edge.

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    1. Agreed - I'm cheering for Fifi but we shall see!

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  89. Got home just in time to see the terrier group short list - what a nice group! The Kerry is very nice - wow what a strong group for BIS! I of course am very prejudice - dobermans are my breed - so Fifi has my first vote!
    All of them are very nice dogs - I don't think the judge can go wrong no matter what!
    Here we go!

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  90. That's what they said about Jimmy at AKC... He's always the guy to beat tho. I think Fifi or

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  91. The dogs are calm in the waiting area, but the handlers are sweating bullets!

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  92. I've been rooting for Capi all year. Been there for a couple of Fifi's BIS wins. Emily is lovely- true star quality. Seen Chelsey's wins & Bill & Taffe are my handlers.great choices.

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  93. Everyone of these dogs have asked for the win

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  94. Makes it a tuff choice.

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  95. How does a Peke ask for the win? I mean.... Really? :-)

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  96. I'd love to see Jimmy Moses win for old times sake, but I think Fifi or Chelsey.

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  97. Love the setter but u can't go wrong!

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  98. The Peke!, had 50 BIS last year, but none like this

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  99. Wow. I heard she had the peke in a group not too long ago and gave him 3rd.

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    1. Well, according to AKC's site, she's not approved for the Toy Group, so that's not true.

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  100. good night. Thank you for joining us

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  101. Congrats to the Peke - they all looked BEAUTIFUL - what a great line up! All of them deserved to be there . . . onward to the rest of the year - until next year - Thank you Westminster Kennel Club for making every year exciting and thanks Billy for this venue - as always - Wonderful!

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  102. Congrats to David and Malachy!! Thanks for the forum and keeping us updated Billy!

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    1. Yes, congrats to David and co, nice people. But that sure wouldn't have been my choice!

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  103. Thanks, Billy. You've made it so much easier to follow our dogs. I don't know how people survived before you. Not knowing kills me. Have a great year.

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  104. Congrats to david, always the gentleman Thank god it wasn't that crippled GSD or it would have been another pat on the back for ruining what was a tremendous, functional breed.

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  105. Next year there will be a reserve Best in Show--that will be interesting; "almost" winning Westminster

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  106. And the trolls come out again.

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  107. So happy for David, Malachy and all their connections. Emily made my heart sing! The Dobe delivered the goods. Great line up.

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