13-03-2016, 07:59 PM
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I Wonder Which Dog Will Be Crowned Champion At Crufts Tonight?
I love the Crufts final and I wonder who will win tonight?It is so competitive these days and it's usually a dog from abroad that seems to win'these days.
I suppose there will be the usual scandals or controversies following the show!
Will you be watching? Do you have a favourite?
13-03-2016, 09:43 PM
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Re: I Wonder Which Dog Will Be Crowned Champion At Crufts Tonight?
Originally Posted by Meg
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I usually watch it but haven't managed to this year Art 
Have you got a favourite...
I'd like the Gordon Setter to win!
13-03-2016, 10:43 PM
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Re: I Wonder Which Dog Will Be Crowned Champion At Crufts Tonight?
Last year I heard so much nasty rivalry among dog breed lovers and so many nasty comments it made my stomach turn.If thats what competition does to people its not for me I wont watch any more.
In response to the hatred poured out by so called dog lovers then I wrote the following.
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I look at my own 14 year old beagle Benny each morning and think OMG you are beautiful , you are strong , eager , alert, smart and downright wonderful. The best beagle ever born.
I look at my old crossbreed Remy and think , you got the short straw boyo,,, a small head and broad shoulders, chicken stick thin legs and a constant sad look. You wont win any beauty shows unless the judges can look inside and see the kind loving shy little dog who sticks to me like velcro who laid in front of his housemate after he was attacked and sheltered him from any other foe who might dare try it on.
A little dog who is scared of his own shadow but who let Oscar use him as a pillow and would front up to any dog who got too close when Oscar got frail.
I dont need anyone else to tell me my dogs are wonderful I know they are. I dont need a rosette to tell me they are winners they won my heart years ago.
But I also know that everyone who truly loves thier pet thinks exactly the same about thier companion and I accept that without malice or jelousy.
Its a pity there arent more who think that way.
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I think its still true.
13-03-2016, 10:44 PM
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Re: I Wonder Which Dog Will Be Crowned Champion At Crufts Tonight?
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Watching it now. Just love the agility section.Who do I want to win? Maybe the little Westie from this evening's show. I have a soft spot for them.
Well you got your wish Jazzi. She was a sweet little character wasn't she, I'm glad she won.
That bloke with his Pekinese was getting on my nerves, I wanted to ram that flippin' hairbrush where the sun don't shine.
Did you see that poor German Shepherd a bit earlier in the programme. He should never, ever have been allowed to complete, let alone get as far as he did - disgusting. Once a judge shows favouritism to a dog that shape, all the stupid breeders who want to make a name for themselves will copy him, and all the work done to get rid of those awful exaggerated roach backs will be undone.
I hope after the KC delve into it more, he will have his qualification taken away.
Phew! I feel better now.
13-03-2016, 10:50 PM
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Re: I Wonder Which Dog Will Be Crowned Champion At Crufts Tonight?
Originally Posted by Cass
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Last year I heard so much nasty rivalry among dog breed lovers and so many nasty comments it made my stomach turn.If thats what competition does to people its not for me I wont watch any more.
In response to the hatred poured out by so called dog lovers then I wrote the following.
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I look at my own 14 year old beagle Benny each morning and think OMG you are beautiful , you are strong , eager , alert, smart and downright wonderful. The best beagle ever born.
I look at my old crossbreed Remy and think , you got the short straw boyo,,, a small head and broad shoulders, chicken stick thin legs and a constant sad look. You wont win any beauty shows unless the judges can look inside and see the kind loving shy little dog who sticks to me like velcro who laid in front of his housemate after he was attacked and sheltered him from any other foe who might dare try it on.
A little dog who is scared of his own shadow but who let Oscar use him as a pillow and would front up to any dog who got too close when Oscar got frail.
I dont need anyone else to tell me my dogs are wonderful I know they are. I dont need a rosette to tell me they are winners they won my heart years ago.
But I also know that everyone who truly loves thier pet thinks exactly the same about thier companion and I accept that without malice or jelousy.
Its a pity there arent more who think that way.
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I think its still true.
Sadly, Cass, that is exactly what competition does do to some people. Prestige becomes more important than pets.
I have never had anything to do with breed showing, never been remotely interested. It is just like the Miss World competition of the canine world where looks are valued more than anything else. Very, very shallow world IMO.
p.s. love what you wrote about your dogs. x
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