Westminster Kennel Club poster 2011 (for sale)

Dodge, smooth fox terrier, with Amy Booth and judge John Newson at the W. MI Harvest Cluster

It’s that time….time for the big kahuna of dog shows–Westminster. This 2 day event takes place today and tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. It’s only open 2500 champion dogs…talk about a bunch of…divas! I will be watching tonight and checking the stats. Be sure to check out Dodger, a smooth fox terrier, and a Westminster Best in Show favorite. Dodger won the West Michigan Harvest Cluster show in November.

Uno with M.D. handler & Erika aka cleanybeany

Had a fabulous time with my sister at the 102nd and 103rd Detroit Kennel Club show. Amazed at the number of show rings with such gorgeous animals. It was an absolute treat to be able to touch the dogs and talk to many of the owners and handlers. The Detroit Kennel Club is only one of six clubs that have these benched shows. Benched shows are when dogs are available and out on a “bench” before, during and after their time in the ring. Now, Uno, the Best in Show winner at Westminster, wasn’t “showing” but was on display and for a small donation to the Therapy Program for the Children’s Hospital, you were allowed to get a picture with him. Well how could I resist…I mean the first beagle to win “Best” I even got an “autographed” paw print picture. So many interesting aspects to the show, like the agility, confirmation, terrier racing , duck herding I am going to have to break it up into different posts. Stay tuned for more information about this wonderful dog show.