PooMother Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Not long back to our apartment from tonights group judging and BIS award. The doberman was outstanding. I've seen some awesome show dogs in my time but BOY was this team magic to watch.Will be busily saving hard so I can return next year! The Border Collie we came over to cheer on was awarded a great Award of Merit. If anyone is thinking about coming to NYC and attending Westminster, my advice to you would be DO IT I love this city and the show is simply breathtaking. I also got to do plenty of stuff this time that I haven't got to do on prevous visits. Tiffany's among them Flying to LA tomorrow for a few days and then home to my dogs. Isnt Tiffanys great!!!! Woohoo maybe you can keep me company next year while OH does whatever :-) GLad you had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Lovely to see a Brittany go up!!! Whoo hoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It was good wasn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalay Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 If you were going to go to a dog event would you say Westminster or Crufts !! I have heard a lot about Westminster but never been just wonder from those who have been to both !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Been to Crufts & personally would never go again. There are better shows in the UK which for dog people are more user friendly to see the dogs.It is very hard to watch judging there. Westminster being limited entry also means you dont get to see the great dogs but like Crufts is a show that is about the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersonmalinois Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Westminster being limited entry also means you dont get to see the great dogs but like Crufts is a show that is about the atmosphere. The top 5 ranked dogs in each breed get invitations and guaranteed entry to Westminster, so the great dogs are there typically. I have been to Crufts and really liked it. I have been to Westminster 12 times and have always had a GREAT time! I also really enjoy the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. My favorite show I have attended/exhibited was the World Dog Show in Mexico City in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippets Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'd go to crufts for the doggy shopping stalls. That's about it. I'd love to go to Westminster though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 If someone offered me a ticket to crufts tomorrow I'd probably die from excitement... needless to say that is my "dream show"... i think the biggest problem would be choosing which breed to watch since all my fave breeds would be on Gundog day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 My choice would definately be Crufts, so much more on offer to see and the canine freestyle there is spectacular, as well as the agility and obedience to add to the showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 For numbers I'd say Crufts. For pzazz, spectacle, showmanship and a fabulous time, I'd say Westminster any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 For numbers I'd say Crufts.For pzazz, spectacle, showmanship and a fabulous time, I'd say Westminster any day! Atleast we also get the gundog specialities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 For the crazy fun, I'd go for Westminster (plus, the extreme-ness of showing in the USA amuses me ), and frankly, I prefer the style of my breed over there. Though of course it would be lovely to see 300+ Borders in one spot, as they also have their breed champ show close to Crufts. But from what I've heard, Crufts is very tiring & difficult to see anything etc. Would absolutely love to go to World Show one day... get to see so many different breeds that we just don't have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would definately prefer Westminster as the USA is the country of origin for my breed and where all the best dogs are. But I would prefer the Chesapeake Specialty to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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