Westminster Rewind: 2012 Take The Lead Party

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by Amy Fernandez Originally published: December 2014 One aspect of Westminster is predictably devoid of the thrills and surprises that keep us coming back. Exhibitors collectively dread those endless hours of benching. It’s hard to imagine what it was like when show regulations required all exhibits to be benched throughout the show, which customarily ran […]

Show: Great Dane Club of Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Location: Vincentown, NJ Judge: Sharon Fulfort Fint Dog: GCH Longo Lore N Vandelfts Superstition Handler: Tristen Lawrence Owner: T Longo, D & J VanDelft & L Matherly Breeder: D & J VanDelft & T Longo

Show: Alamo Area Shetland Sheepdog Club Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Location: Selma, TX Judge: Debra Tessmann-Van Leaven Dog: GCH Kensil’s Proven Innocent Handler: Jennifer Harper Owner: C Swenson Breeder: D & S Calderwood

Show: Labrador Retriever Club Of The Piedmont Location: Charlotte, NC Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Judge: Ronald Kelly Dog: GCHG Hyspire Ghoststone’s Tough Nut to Crack Handler: Christian Rutten Owner: J Chambers Vonnie, J Russell & S Brown Breeder: J Chambers Vonnie & J Russell

Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 2681 Best In Show Judge: Hon. David Merriam Dog Reg: GCh Tashtin’s Lookin’ For Trouble [Bitch] Breed: Beagle 15 inch Handler: Will Alexander Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori & Kaitlyn Crandlemire Breeder: Lori Crandlemire Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie […]

Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 13, 2015 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert Total Entry: 390 #1- Dog Reg: Ch. Teatime Pastoral Blind Faith [Dog] Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Owner: L Hayes #2- Dog Reg: GCh Pequest General Tso [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David […]

By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly […]

Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 11, 2014 Total Entry: 2809 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Betty Regina Leininger Dog Reg: GCh. Afterall Painting The Sky Breed: Wire Fox Terrier Handler: Gabriel Rangel Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steele, S & M Olund & D Ryan Reserve Dog Reg: […]