tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post8029306390717342683..comments2023-12-26T18:15:16.061-06:00Comments on DOG SHOW POOP: WESTMINSTER CHANGES FOR 2013Billy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638169474272913281noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-33621887949868255822012-11-26T15:04:00.378-06:002012-11-26T15:04:00.378-06:00Disappointed to see that they are not giving Award...Disappointed to see that they are not giving Awards of Merit this year. <br /><br />Grand Championship Points (GCH): With the addition of class entries, wins at Westminster awarded by the breed judge (Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch) will win points towards the AKC's Grand Championship title. For details, see www.akc.org/grandchampionship. This award will take the place of Awards of Merit previously offered by the club.<br /><br />Many breeds have large entries and it was nice to have multiple AOM's awarded based on the # of entries. Not sure I want to go this year with all the changes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-52368626750856267602012-09-11T14:15:54.821-05:002012-09-11T14:15:54.821-05:00This is how it use to be done!This is how it use to be done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-28077234871033826642012-08-25T17:07:05.997-05:002012-08-25T17:07:05.997-05:00Awesome Awesome Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-39785410946803892102012-06-29T16:48:07.689-05:002012-06-29T16:48:07.689-05:00I have always dreamed of having a dog that was goo...I have always dreamed of having a dog that was good enough to go to Westminster. Now I do...and they change it from just Champs to Dogs with one major. Not so special anymore...this would have been my first trip out....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-28120547130100831122012-02-18T17:08:56.418-06:002012-02-18T17:08:56.418-06:00Well they used to have class dogs back in the 70&#...Well they used to have class dogs back in the 70's. Kinda like coming full circle. Very valid concerns from Linda M, I share those also. However Linda I'd like to think that even at the Piers as exhibitors we would still continue to watch out for each other. I'll be interested to see if the WKC gets shuttle buses for the breed winners. It's 2.5 miles from the Piers to the Garden. No mean feat in NYC traffic.Jodi HCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-25826153751050165742012-02-15T19:49:35.080-06:002012-02-15T19:49:35.080-06:00Linda M again.
The other item of concern being dis...Linda M again.<br />The other item of concern being discussed big time was, what if one takes multiple dogs, ie class dogs and a spec, and one wins breed and has to go to group. Will there be time enough to get the other dogs not being shown again back 'home', exercised, fed, etc before Groups start elsewhere? One lady I talked with always takes multiple dogs to the Garden anyway, she uses a couple of handlers in addition to showing herself, says she won't enter more than one next year because what will she do with the other dogs if one of her Spec wins breed? She's not going to leave them at the Piers until she gets back, and she's not taking extra people with her to watch them while she's at the Garden. <br />Right now in benching people watch out for each other, but at the Pier will that still happen? Lots of wrinkles to be ironed out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-51732329860107883552012-02-15T11:19:54.106-06:002012-02-15T11:19:54.106-06:00In NYC I heard some discussion re transport being ...In NYC I heard some discussion re transport being laid on between venues for breed winners going to groups. Guess if folk at the Euk show can move between venues, the people who make the decisions think the NYC folk can handle it but there are so many more variables to consider, i.e. weather, traffic. If my dog won breed I'd walk to the Garden, but then all I need is my Deerhound and comb, what about all the grooming equipment etc that some breeds require?Linda Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-86201743524101167242012-02-13T17:27:43.896-06:002012-02-13T17:27:43.896-06:00So, Westminster is essentially becoming just anoth...So, Westminster is essentially becoming just another dog show - and an incredibly inconvenient and expensive one, at that. I had intended to enter dogs next year, but in light of the new changes, I think I'll opt to stay home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-73799332582801498422012-02-13T16:15:37.461-06:002012-02-13T16:15:37.461-06:00Hello Plan? It's me, 14 inches of snow. I woul...Hello Plan? It's me, 14 inches of snow. I would like to have a talk with you. Call me back.Mr.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672370341950601708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-44723337194406683722012-02-13T16:02:09.557-06:002012-02-13T16:02:09.557-06:00Just curious, since the cabs have not really been ...Just curious, since the cabs have not really been agreeable to carrying dogs and equipment, how are the exhibitors supposed to get there expecially with the numbers that fly in. Just looking for the information on transportation since it's a major change in tradition.Diane P Steelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-18774863401365105072012-02-13T14:23:53.799-06:002012-02-13T14:23:53.799-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-56592291092936610512012-02-13T13:51:30.955-06:002012-02-13T13:51:30.955-06:00I'm very confused by the part about class dogs...I'm very confused by the part about class dogs. Don't think I really like that, its part of the prestige of WKC that its champions only...<br />Not sure I like the changes that will be implemented. I understand holding the daytime judging elsewhere. It can be really crowded in the Garden. Though, i hope this doesnt create a difficulty for Breed Winners making it to groups.Jacob Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816755903968101923noreply@blogger.com