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15 Facts You Didn't Know About the Westminster Dog Show

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    13. DOGGY DICTION 

    Don't get caught watching the Westminster Dog Show without knowing the proper terminology. Here's a quick rundown: 

    - BOB: best of breed
    - BOS: best of opposite sex
    - BIS: best in show
    - All rounder: an individual licensed to judge every breed
    - Stack: the pose itself or the posing of the dog by a handler in its natural stance
    - Variety: division of breed based on coat, color or size (like "poodle")
    - Conformation: the structure and physical characteristics of a dog 

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I agree with Hooksette; its just the biggest in America. The European shows don't recognize some of our breeds and many of the dogs there are different. They all are fun and a great way to learn about our best friends...but, "The world's most renowned?.." that is from the thoughts of a sixth grader.

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The judges examine EVERY part of the dog's body???? LOL How many of the dogs win or lose by a testicle??? Wonder if the breed's standard mentions anything about the size or shape of a female vagina??? I don't remember seeing a judge examining these parts.

February 07 2013 at 12:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Hooksette

Is Westminster really the worlds most renowned dog show, really? Westminster is limited to 2500 total dogs. The European world championship has over 20,000 dogs annually from as many as 50 countries. Crufts is almost as big with total entries running from 18,000 to 25, ooo. So how is Westminster the worlds most renowned dog show.

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