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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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 Posted - Nov 25 2010 : 7:31:56 PM
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Anyone watch the National Dog Show today? The Irish setter won best in show. I love watching the dogs show off.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2010 : 8:42:15 PM
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oh I wish I had Cindy. I was so busy today running around and doing things that I didn't get much of a chance to watch tv.
Irish setters are beautiful dogs. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 05:05:48 AM
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Wasn't the Irish Setter's coat gorgeous? What would I do for luxurious hair like that!? It just shimmered and flowed each time the dog moved and the dog stood so beautifully. I don't know much about judging dog shows, but who could argue with that dog winning?
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 09:02:51 AM
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As beautiful as those dogs are, I'm afraid I see it as a "beauty contest". Many breeds have been so bred for appearance only, that they have developed serious problems; seizures, hip displasia, short life span. Mutts can be every bit as loveable and working dogs hold a special place in my heart; SIL does hunting trials with his Vizulas, friends race and race sled dogs and herding dogs hold a special fascination for me.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2010 : 9:36:00 PM
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I thought the Akita looked like it was painted with water colors,
very pretty!
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2010 : 03:26:22 AM
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Its nice to see something other than a poodle win!
We don't have cable, so i'll see if it's on the computer
I'm preferential to the herding breeds :) |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 5:05:51 PM
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My dogs have all been mutts (the very best breed,in my opinion). But I LOVE watching that show! I never see the whole thing, but I catch bits and pieces of it.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
3004 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
3004 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2010 : 6:25:14 PM
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I am a Dane gal, & they NEVER win anything; I think because even the best Dane can't compete in the movement category with most other breeds.
I love watching the dog shows, although I, too feel that mutts are just grand.
I appreciate learning about each breed, & although purebred dogs at times get a bad rap, there are many many reputable breeders devoted to breeding responsibly.
I adore (besides Danes) Salukis, Clumber Spaniels, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs,& Corgis(little dog with big dog personality) |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 05:53:47 AM
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Lisa, thanks for the kind words about reputable breeders. We've gotten a horribly bad rap in the last few years, thanks to groups like PETA, who have an agenda to wipe out "breeds" as we know them. I breed and show English Bulldogs, one of the breeds targeted for extinction because of their extreme looks. Every reputable breeder I know is doing health and genetic testing to assure our dogs are healthy. Those folks who are in the showing/breeding game for the $$ are quickly put out of business if their dogs aren't healthy.
A dog show can be considered a beauty contest, but it's more accurately a showcase of breeding stock and how well it adheres to a written breed standard. The judge asesses how well each dog matches the standard, and does not compare the different breeds. That's how an Irish Setter can beat a Saluki or Corgi. He was the best example of his individual standard on that day. Those dogs face each other every weekend, somewhere in the country, and that particular day the Irish won. The next weekend it might be that gorgeous Boxer, Scarlett. She's been winning big-time, all over the country.
Anyway, I digress. I love the sport of dog showing and can't wait for the spring shows. And the Danes DO win, just not that often on the televised shows. There are some gorgeous Danes on the show circuit.
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