Here's a fan-made music video for "Rover and Rusty" by the Canadian instrumental band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. The song is from their 1991 EP, "Music for Pets." We love the old-school dog-show footage seen here, and the song is the perfect soundtrack for your lazy afternoon drive with man's best friend. Enjoy!
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Here's a fan-made music video for "Rover and Rusty" by the Canadian instrumental band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. The song is from their 1991 EP, "Music for Pets." We love the old-school dog-show footage seen here, and the song is the perfect soundtrack for your lazy afternoon drive with man's best friend. Enjoy!
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The What, Where and When
The 2011 show, taking place Apr. 14 and 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City is the 135th Westminster Dog Show. Nearly 2,600 dogs (plus an additional 128 Junior Showmanship entries) representing 179 breeds will take part. Breeds from Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups will compete for Best of Breed on Monday, with Best of Group being judged that night. Working, Sporting and Terrier groups will compete for Best of Breed on Tuesday, with Best of Group judging taking place Tuesday evening, after which the ultimate prize, Best in Show, will be awarded.
Breed judging highlight videos will be available throughout the day Monday and Tuesday on the Westminster website. You'll be able to watch those videos after the show as well. Television coverage begins Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. ET, on the USA Network and continues from 9 to 11 p.m. ET on CNBC. On Feb. 15, the entire show broadcasts on USA, beginning at 8 p.m. ET and culminating with the announcement of Best in Show around 10:30 p.m. Please check local listings for broadcast times in your area.
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This champion black Lab from Richboro, Pa., specializes in helping children in grades 2 through 5 learn to read. In fact, he "teaches" at 12 schools through the school year and during the summer, and works with school and camp programs for autistic and learning-disabled children. In addition, the 8-year-old dog visits his local library once a week for a "read to the dogs evening."
How Can a Dog Help a Child Read?
Wes has never cracked a book but he provides something struggling readers need -- he's the perfect supportive listener, says his owner Wendi Huttner. "He helps create a comforting, relaxing atmosphere for the children," she says. "Wes doesn't laugh or tease -- he's completely nonjudgmental."
Wes usually sits with or lies beside the children while they read, sometimes placing his head in their laps or offering a paw. He even wags his tail and gives encouraging licks to keep the reader going.
You'll be seeing a few new faces this year at Westminster. In fact, The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will welcome six new breeds: Boykin spaniel, Leonberger, Cane Corso, Icelandic sheepdog, bluetick coonhound and Redbone coonhound.
Want to know more about these new-to-the-show competitors? Here's a cheat sheet.
Boykin spaniel: The official state dog of South Carolina, where it was originally bred as an amphibious hunting dog and named after L. Whitaker Boykin, one of the original developers of the breed. You'll be able to identify a Boykin by its relatively compact size compared to other breeds of spaniel. But like all spaniels (save the nonsporting Tibetan), it competed at the National Dog Show in the sporting group. With its flowing, shiny, chocolate brown coat and agreeable demeanor, the Boykin proved a crowd-pleaser at the show.
Leonberger: The German city of Hamburg gave America the hamburger; now Leonberg, Germany, gives us the Leonberger, a large-breed, working-group dog. The AKC praises the Leonberger for being equal parts "multipurpose working dog" and "reliable family companion." We think it looks equal parts Saint Bernard and German shepherd.
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"We are proud to have Reckon join the family of Best in Show winners at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship," said Show Chairman Ron Menaker. "We had a record-breaking entry this year of highly competitive canine athletes in conformation, agility, obedience and the Eukanuba World Challenge. Congratulations to all the winners!"
Reckon won not only bragging rights at the championship but also the Eukanuba Celebration of Champions Trophy (which is designed to look like its winner), a check for $50,000 and a year's supply of Eukanuba dog food. Reckon is owned by Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington of Kensington, N.H. Last year's winner was Sadie, a Scottish Terrier.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is regarded as one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, as it includes a range of canine sporting events all under one roof, including the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC National Obedience Invitational. This year, these events featured 3,233 dogs vying to be "top dog" and earn more than $225,000 in prize money.
The event also included the Junior Showmanship competition, which allows handlers 9 to 18 years old to compete. This year, Katie Mazurowski and her English Setter Lamont were awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler along with a $2,000 scholarship.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be telecast on ABC Network Television on Sun., Jan. 23, 2011. Check your local listings for times. You won't want to miss the canine fun!
The National Dog Show presented by Purina has become as big a part of Thanksgiving as sweet potatoes and drumsticks in many homes. But, between the cooking and the eating and the visiting, it can be easy to miss a dog or two during NBC's Thanksgiving Day coverage from noon to 2 p.m.
Fortunately, missing some of the television coverage doesn't mean you have to miss out! You can watch video of all dogs in each group in the ring online with NBC Sports. Check out the Hound Group, Toy Group, Sporting Group, Non-Sporting Group, Herding Group, Terrier Group, or Working Group, or hand dish washing duty off to somebody else tonight and watch them all!
Below, check out our gallery of the group winners! Also, be sure to read Paw Nation's interview with the Best in Show winning trainer.
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Fortunately, missing some of the television coverage doesn't mean you have to miss out! You can watch video of all dogs in each group in the ring online with NBC Sports. Check out the Hound Group, Toy Group, Sporting Group, Non-Sporting Group, Herding Group, Terrier Group, or Working Group, or hand dish washing duty off to somebody else tonight and watch them all!
Below, check out our gallery of the group winners! Also, be sure to read Paw Nation's interview with the Best in Show winning trainer.
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Did you hear about the new dog collar that cost $52,000? I know that as a glamorous show dog you have appearances to keep up, but would you ever wear a diamond collar? What do you think about other pricey pet accessories like booties and coats?
--Katie, a 6-year-old Irish terrier
Katie, what a great question! I can see you are right up to date on all the important breaking news.
The handcrafted $52,000 collar with 18 carat diamonds made me laugh. (And you know that dogs do laugh thanks to my insightful previous column)
I don't want to sound harsh, but only a human would be stupid enough to waste all that money on diamonds, a completely useless mineral, when they could be buying bacon. We love them dearly but they will never learn that wasting money on expensive collars and embarrassing coats is really all about them rather than us.
Have you ever seen a poor four-legged brother or sister hopping down the street wearing one of those ridiculous doggie raincoats? I'm sure the human has the best intentions, not realizing that both dogs and our embarrassing distant cousin, the wolf, have their own built in raincoats. It's called fur.
Also, for me, a heavy collar makes me worry that I'm in trouble. Pressure on my neck and back reminds me of when I was a very free-spirited pup and my mom would have her mouth on the back of my neck to reprimand me. I'm happy to have a nice lightweight but lovely collar to wear every day, but that's about it.
Humans, keep your diamonds and coats. We dogs are perfect just the way we are. After all, you wouldn't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley!
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Dog Breed: Tibetan Terrier
Group: Non-Sporting
Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch. Ri Lee's Diamonds Are Forever
Nickname: Sydney
Dog's Age: 4
Owners' Names: Brenda Algar and Nikkie Kinziger
Hometown: New Castle, Del.
I heard Sydney was mauled by a wild animal and almost died?
It's true, on Dec. 15, 2007, three days after her second birthday, Sydney was badly mauled in a near-fatal attack by a bobcat in the fenced yard at our home in Maine. She underwent two emergency surgeries to save her life and repair her front left leg.
Tell me about Sydney's personality.
She knows that she's a princess, but she's not a spoiled princess. She's like Grace Kelly: graceful, sweet and dignified. She carries herself well and she knows who she is. Sydney is unlike any other Tibetan I've had.
What is her biggest quirk?
She chases her tail. I don't have another dog that does this and I have seven. And she'll catch it, hold onto it and then chase it the other way.
What is her best trick?
She doesn't really do tricks -- Tibetens aren't trick-type dogs -- but the thing she does do that is like a trick is when we're showing and she stops, looks right at the judge and wags her tail a little.
Randy Roberts
Dog Breed: Puli
Group: Herding
Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch. Lajosmegyi's Singin in the Rain
Nickname: Kelly
Dog's Age: 5
Owners' Names: Anna Quigley, Patricia Turner, and Steve and Alice Lawrence
Hometown: Chehalis, Wash.
Tell me about Kelly's personality.
He is one of the sweetest puli I have ever been around. Kelly enjoys life to the fullest and loves people. He is so calm before he goes in the ring and then when he's there, he's perfect. He has been raised with his sister and they are very close.
What is his best trick?
He jumps straight in the air and touches the top of a six-foot fence. He has tried to do this in the ring but is afraid of slipping on the floor!
What's his weirdest quirk?
He loves riding on top of his crate.
What is his favorite treat?
Bully Sticks are his favorite chew and boiled chicken is his favorite treat.
How do you and Kelly prepare for Westminster?
We use a treadmill to keep Kelly in condition. We have 60-foot runs, but the dogs hate the rain -- and we get so much of it in the Northwest. Most important is his mental conditioning. We make sure he has rest and try to keep him from being bored.
Anything else you'd like to share?
It is just such a thrill to be the breeders of two great dogs. His littermate Conrad is the puli that won the group last year at the Garden. Going is as much about seeing old and new friends as it is about being in the show.
Rob Gerity
Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Group: Working
Dog's Full Registered Name: Ch Ebb Tide's Upcountry Titan
Nickname: Sage
Dog's Age: 5
Owner's Name: Arnold and Sandra Brown
Hometown: Cheshire, Conn.
Tell me about your dog's personality.
Sage is a people magnet who endears himself quickly and easily to all those he meets. We consider Sage to be our "dog of a lifetime." He is a robust and remarkably caring dog with extraordinary temperament and intelligence. He's very spirited, with a strong work ethic and drive, and a great sense of humor. He takes his jobs very seriously. Sage's favorite job, as part of his role as a certified R.E.A.D. dog, is to welcome children to our home and then snuggle up beside them as they learn to read.
Sage is extremely devoted to his canine and human family. He loves to play chase in his own clever way (using his uncanny ability to pivot like an NBA star). He is persistent and tenacious when tracking, playing hide-and-seek or in locating hidden toys. Sage is also athletically competitive, having earned several first-place ribbons at agility trials. He "attacks" water competition trials with gusto!
What is your dog's favorite treat?
Sage's favorite treats are beef liver and dog biscuits.
What is your dog's best trick?
Sage can count upon command. He will bark (count) to 4. He also sings with our daughter Allison. He mimics her voice with a high-pitched tone that sounds like country music yodeling.
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Dog Breed: Belgian Malinois
Group: Herding
Dog's Full Registered Name: CH TriSorts Zorro del Mango, RE, TT, HIC, CGC
Nickname: Zorro
Dog's Age: 6
Owner's Name: Sara Donadei-Blood
Hometown: North Lauderdale, Fla.
Tell me about your dog's personality.
Malinois as a breed typically are aggressive. They're very reactive to their environment. Malinois are super dogs when it comes to competitive obedience. I noticed that my Malinois was developing into a sweet, affectionate boy. He showed that sweetness of nature to strangers, which is unusual to the breed. He loves people, especially elderly people.
He's very bright and extraordinarily willing to please. In a dog show, he's literally the only Malinois wagging his tail. He's a happy dog. He's a lover, not a fighter!
What is your dog's favorite treat?
He likes raw chicken backs. I give them to my dogs from time to time to clean their teeth. I think it brings out the wild dog in him.
What is your dog's best trick?
He retrieves anything I drop: a paper clip, a pen, a dime. He knows how to bring me my purse from the kitchen counter. He brings the remote control. However, because I always reward him, when he's feeling bored he takes it upon himself to bring me all those things. At the end of the day I have a whole pile of things I didn't ask for.
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