Out of the Vault
Out of the Vault - A few pictures from around the Doberman Pinscher ring at the 1960 Westminster Kennel Club. Best of Breed was awarded to Ch. Storm’s Donner handled by Peter Knoop who went on to win the Working Group that evening.
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Pandemic Pet Scam?
Not to worry, their PR department is busy drumming up a new spin to keep that cash flowing. Although they are currently hard-pressed for much of a reason–they still want your donations.
Table Talk · June 16, 2021
As Pat Trotter so eloquently said after judging Best In Show at Westminster: Not all Pets are Show Dogs, but I can assure you all Show Dogs are Pets!! (Take THAT PETA!)
A Spectacular Westminster 2021 Comes To A Close
This spectacular one-off show has come and gone, and one thing’s for sure, Westminster dodged a bullet in terms of the weather. Intense heat and humidity throughout the week leading up to the show gave way to ideal weekend weather. Impeccable timing for sure because we are back to the wind, rain, and nasty cold weather here in New York. The show was a success, but you wouldn’t expect otherwise. Westminster has pretty much set the bar for flawless show management, and number 145 was no exception. It ran like clockwork. Fox did a great job broadcasting the show. They actually had a gigantic “Fox compound” set up at Lyndhurst for the past two weeks. It was a lot of work, but the live streaming and televised coverage effectively compensated for the lack of spectator experience.
Westminster 2021 – Day One
The major safety precaution was, of course, the ban on spectators. Without the usual Westminster mobs, it truly was like any other summer show. Just like they have done at the Piers, the club set up a series of giant flatscreens outside the rings to provide close-up views of the judging but it really wasn’t necessary since there was no problem finding a spot to see it.
Around the Rings – Westminster Kennel Club – Saturday, June 12, 2021 By Kerrin Churchill
Photos By Kerrin Churchill
Kansas Toy Dog Club – Friday, June 11, 2021
Show Name: Kansas Toy Dog Club – 2021571901 Location: Kansas Toy Dog Club – 2021571901 results Show Date: Friday, June 11, 2021 Toy Group Judge: Mrs. Carolyn A. Herbel # 1 Dog Reg: GCHS Infiniti Shes Got Legs [Bitch] Breed: Italian Greyhound Handler: Taylor Barnes Owner: Taylor Barnes, B. Barnes & K. Frennier Breeder: [...]
10 Reasons to Visit the Lyndhurst Castle
We need to appreciate the history of our sport. However, if you need a little more incentive, there are hardly any vendors at Westminster this year. (@#%#@@) But Krystyn assures me that a look around the Lyndhurst gift shop will not disappoint. She describes it as, “A little jewel box of unique things you would never find anywhere else.” They’ve got some great dog stuff as well as refreshments. And you don’t need to buy the tour to get into the gift shop.
Sir Bedivere – A Lyndhurst Legend
“He created the Gould Challenge Cup as his parting gesture to the breed.” Krystyn adds that this awesome piece of Saint Bernard history will be on view for Westminster in the mansion library. Their special Westminster display also features historic pictures such as Frank Gould’s first Saint Bernard litter whelped at the kennel. “Upstairs in the art gallery we also have their trophy cups and in the center is the Frank Gould Saint Bernard cup and a smaller challenge cup, one awarded for Smooths and one for Roughs.” I took a look and I think that’s a damn fine parting gesture.
145th Show Marks the First Time in History that Westminster has Been Held Outside of NYC – Westminster 2021
This year is not what we are accustomed to, but life is returning to normal and that is plenty of reason to celebrate. And the good news is most COVID restrictions in NYC have been lifted in case you are feeling adventurous while you’re here.
