He knew his craft, which meant recognizing his subject’s faults and knowing how to minimize them on film. He often quoted advice to novices trying to break into the biz; he said a secret was to know every standard by heart and be prepared for endless hours of walking around shows and driving to the next one.
I think everyone will agree that flying dogs is getting more and more difficult and, more importantly, increasingly frightening. It was encouraging to hear all of the positive feedback about Alaska Airlines from those who utilized it to transport dogs to the recent Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
As most of you are aware, “Colton” the Schipperke, who won the Non-Sporting group at Westminster, was removed from competition for the Best In Show judging as a result of a relationship between the co-owners and the judge.
The Metro Specialties are a wonderful prelude to the crescendo of Westminster.
Anyway, the party kicks off bright and early tomorrow at Piers 92 & 94. Apparently there’s still no onsite parking this year since repairs remain ongoing after Carnival Cruise Lines opted to park one of their ships on Pier 92 last August. We never did get much explanation about how the ship managed to smash into the pier in broad daylight on a perfectly clear, calm day. But the NYC Department of Buildings has reassured us that the pier is no danger of collapse. So, thankfully, Westminster is in no danger of sinking into the Hudson.
For that we can thank last year’s Best In Show winner, Flynn aka GCHP Belle Creeks All I Care About Is Love, who was looking fine strutting down the runway alongside another iconic “10” – the ever fabulous Bo Derek. Both were headliners for an event that has been a centerpiece of Fashion Week since 2004.
The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) once again has conducted its very successful Philippine Circuit Show for 2019. The shows were held in conjunction with its institutional partners, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture. PCCI have now been hosting this show for seven years. It is one of the biggest if not the biggest dog show in Asia and is now one of the most well-known dog show events in the world, where the quality of the dogs entered is very high.
“The meetings here are not about IF there will be dog shows at the (Solano County) Fairgrounds. There WILL be Dog Shows and other events going forward…”
For those of you needing a Scooter or Wheelchair for Westminster check out Scootaround rentals at https://www.scootaround.com for your scooter needs
For those of you driving to Westminster who normally park on the roof of Pier 92, that parking facility will not be available this year. It is under repair after a cruise ship hit the structure earlier in the year. Here are a few parking alternatives with contact information for folks looking to park their vehicles during Westminster:
