The Fox Family loves dogs. That’s why I wasn’t surprised to come down and see Helaine watching the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show on the DVR.
“Look at this,” she said. It was a standard poodle prancing through the ring.
I am hoping and praying they do not let these poor animals look in the mirror! Whose idea was it to shave them to resemble topiary? I apologize poodle lovers, but there is something inherently wrong with making a dog look like that.
I’d like to embed the video, but that’s not the way WKC rolls. I can link to it, however. Judge for yourself.
There are lots of good looking dogs in this show. I often wonder if they’re allowed to live the ‘real’ dog’s life when they’re not working? Do they ever get the chance to lay in someone’s lap and get their ears rubbed? Do they sleep in bed with their family? Is it OK to sneak them a little piece of people food?
While the show was on I realized I have a friend who resembles a bearded collie. No names.
I was rooting for the American Staffordshire Terrier from the terrier group. (You may know them as the evil Pit Bull). He looked like as big a mush as my dog.
I love poodles, hate the “topiary.” Some of it was designed in particular to protect these water dogs when they were workers rather than pets. If I had a poodle though, I would let all the fur grow out, and then have it trimmed. They have sweet personalities.
I often wonder what the dogs do when they’re not showing, but I think many of them get to be real dogs. Did you see that spaniel begging for a treat? I bet he knew he was Best in Show.