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February 12, 2014

Best in Show: The Case for Westminster

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Stump the Sussex Spaniel

To be honest, most dogs have had the naughtiness trained out of them — if you hear a bark it’s almost a shock.
Then head backstage where all dogs competing that day are lined up relaxing next to their kennels. The owners and trainers and admirers are all wandering around, it’s an incredible cross-section of the country. There’s a blow-drying platform for the toy dogs, there’s a pile of sawdust in the corner for them to do their business, you might even come across Triumph, the insult comic dog—what more could you want? . | A Continuous Lean.

Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 12, 2014 12:19 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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You can train almost any dog. People, not so much.

Posted by: Scott M at February 12, 2014 12:48 PM

"Best in Show' is top 5 of funny movies..check it out. So true.

Posted by: JHughes at February 12, 2014 3:59 PM

"Best in Show' is top 5 of funny movies..check it out. So true.

Posted by: JHughes at February 12, 2014 3:59 PM

"Gentlemen of the jury, a man's dog stands by him in prosperity and poverty, in health and sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow, and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens."

I lost attribution for this quote. I'm not clever enough nor adequately articulate to write this myself. Any a you guys know where it came from let me know. Credit where it is due and so forth.

Posted by: chasmatic at February 13, 2014 6:11 AM

Chasmatic, that great quote is from George Graham Vest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Graham_Vest

Posted by: Cris at February 13, 2014 7:57 AM

I would have thought Underdog would have won.

Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck at February 13, 2014 9:49 AM

Thanks Cris.

Posted by: chasmatic at February 13, 2014 10:54 AM

Dogs never grow up to become teenagers, ever.

Posted by: Scott M at February 13, 2014 11:55 AM

I would still take out old Labrador-mutt Cinder over any of them.

Pity the loss of the front bench seat in cars. Cinder loved curling up there between mom and dad, resting her head on a thigh and drowsing away the trips. They just needed to reach down and give a little scratch now and again to hear that murmur of contentment from a furry bundle of unconditional love.

Posted by: Mikey NTH at February 13, 2014 7:21 PM

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