Witness a Wild Week at Crufts!


Updated 03/14/12 12:02 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

2012 Crufts Dog Show Photos

Yesterday's best in show judging capped off four days of canine cavorting at the 2012 Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England. One of the largest dog events in the world, this year's Crufts saw more than 21,000 canines compete for best in show alone. But Crufts is so much more than an arena dog show: the event boasts contests for obedience, agility, flyball, cross-country, and heelwork set to Read more

Top Dogs: Breeds With a Winning Tradition at Westminster


Updated 02/16/12 3:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Breeds Who Have Won Westminster Dog Show More Than Once

Malachy the Pekingese has the face of a winner, and judges have thought so, too — three other times throughout the 136-year history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But the Pekingese's prowess as best in show pales in comparison to the English Springer Spaniel (the breed is a six-time winner), Scottish terrier (an eight-time winner), and Wirehaired Fox Terrier — the breed has won the Read more

Congratulations to Malachy, Apple of Our Eye!


Updated 02/21/12 10:04 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Pictures

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show judge Cindy Vogels had a seriously tough job last night selecting a Best in Show winner among Capi the German Shepherd, Fifi the Doberman Pinscher, Emily the Irish Setter, Ian the Dalmatian, Chelsey the Kerry Blue Terrier, Cinders the Wirehaired Dachshund, and Malachy the Pekingese. It was a nail-biter, but ultimately Malachy (Ch Palacegarden Malachy) prevailed! Read more

Of Hounds and Herders: A First Day Best of Breed Recap


Updated 02/14/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2012 Westminster Dog Show Best of Breed

The competition was fierce, but fortunately, the competitors were on their best behavior. Day one of the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show drew a star-studded cast of characters: Tina Fey, James Bond, Ava Gardner, Giorgio Armani, and Martha Stewart . . . OK, the first four were the names of show dogs, but Martha really was there in support of her Chow Chow Genghis Khan (who won Best of Read more

Can You ID These Past Westminster Winners?


Updated 02/07/12 10:00 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Westminster Dog Show Best in Show Recent Winners Pictures

One week from tomorrow, one pooch will be crowned best in show at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Can you remember the top dogs from the last nine years? Look at these furry faces and brush up! Question 1 of 9In 2008, best in show was awarded to the big beagle named: Cero Uno Dos Quince Read more

Reaching New Heights at the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship


Updated 12/23/11 8:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show

It was all about lofty jumps, tall updos, and high drama over the weekend at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship dog show. The AKC Agility Invitational found fleet-footed canines soaring over jumps and weaving between obstacles. Meanwhile, at the main event — the Best in Show competition — proud pups pranced and posed for the judges. The prize ultimately went home with London, the regal Read more

The 2010 National Dog Show Champion Is . . .


Updated 11/29/10 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Who Won the National Dog Show in 2010 and What Is the Dog Show on Thanksgiving Called and Clooney the Irish Setter

Whether or not your Thanksgiving Day included turkey, did it include a glimpse at the National Dog Show? I tuned in for most of the action since I love any excuse to see breeds I rarely glimpse out and about around town. While there were no favorites going into the event — unlike Sadie last year — there were plenty of pretty and deserving pooches. Coming out on top was Clooney, a Read more

Meet the 6 New Breeds Debuting at the National Dog Show


Updated 11/25/10 8:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Is the Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day on NBC and Six New Breeds in National Dog Show

The National Dog Show is a Thanksgiving TV tradition in my house — when I win the battle of the big screen away from football, that is. Airing immediately after the Macy's parade on NBC, more than 150 breeds will compete to win best in show. This year we'll see six new AKC-recognized breeds — I've gathered pictures and facts on each one, so click through and be prepared for these furry Read more

Guess What Breed Super Quiz: Asian International Dog Show


Updated 04/08/10 4:20 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 3 comments

Dogs From Asian International Dog Show

Tokyo Big Sight was home to the Asian International Dog Show over the weekend! While it's too far for me to travel there, I've still gathered up some cute shots of the competition. Can you ID the hounds seen here? Test yourself and see if you're a total breed pro . . . or need a brushup. Question 1 of 11This is a: Shiba Inu Chinese Shar-Pei Finnish Spitz Lhasa Apso Read more