Westminster KC

Chris said:
Does an entrant have to be invited? Or can any champion "apply"?
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Entries are capped at 2500 dogs (though Juniors are guaranteed entry if they've qualified, so the number of dogs entered ends up being a little higher than that).

They do "invitations" (guaranteed entry) for the top five for the year in each breed. If you accept the invitation, hurrah, you're in! If you decline, that's OK. To fill in the rest of the spots to make it 2500, they do a lottery - your entry goes in with everyone else's, and good luck to you. The dog only has to have a CH in front of his name.

They used to do it first-come, first-served, no invitations - the first 2500 entries at the superintendent's door after 9AM on the day entries opened got in. It was crazy; they'd fill up by 11AM, and people would use these elaborate strategies (and expensive entry courier services) to make sure their dog got in. The lottery system is much better, I think.

Before 1992, it was a "regular" dog show, not champions-only. They had all the classes you would at any other show, and awarded winners and points. In fact (family brag here!), years ago, my great-aunt and -uncle had a Siberian who went BOW/BOS to the Sibe who went Best in Show that year.
 
tofu pup said:
Entries are capped at 2500 dogs (though Juniors are guaranteed entry if they've qualified, so the number of dogs entered ends up being a little higher than that).

They do "invitations" (guaranteed entry) for the top five for the year in each breed. If you accept the invitation, hurrah, you're in! If you decline, that's OK. To fill in the rest of the spots to make it 2500, they do a lottery - your entry goes in with everyone else's, and good luck to you. The dog only has to have a CH in front of his name.

They used to do it first-come, first-served, no invitations - the first 2500 entries at the superintendent's door after 9AM on the day entries opened got in. It was crazy; they'd fill up by 11AM, and people would use these elaborate strategies (and expensive entry courier services) to make sure their dog got in. The lottery system is much better, I think.

Before 1992, it was a "regular" dog show, not champions-only. They had all the classes you would at any other show, and awarded winners and points. In fact (family brag here!), years ago, my great-aunt and -uncle had a Siberian who went BOW/BOS to the Sibe who went Best in Show that year.
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Thanks -- that's great information! And wow -- I'm impressed!!
 
MisfitBrian said:
Well, at least the Pekinese didn't win. I actually liked the Scottish Deerhound. And her expression was priceless. :lol:
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I love Deerhounds... I've never met this one (and didn't get to watch Groups), but from what I hear she's really lovely. I hear her handler is a very nice person, too - and she's a former Junior! She even won Best Junior Handler at Westminster back in the day. Pretty cool, I think!
 
Well, at least the Pekinese didn't win

Yes I agree. I thought that dog looked like a moving ball of dust!!! I did like the Irish Wolfhound, he would need his own king size bed. Neat name too.
 
I must add to the BOB Shetland Sheepdog winner conversation.
Gabe is actually the number 2 sheltie in the entire country... right under Cirque. He is considered the top winning male for 2010. His tail isn't gay.. just carried somewhat high. I think he is quite a handsome boy and was very pleased with the judges choice.
And, I too think a tail carried always down looks a little strange. :)
Seriously hope a sheltie can place higher up in the group next year... we just don't ever seem to get it.
 
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