WKC 2011
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
This English Mastiff appears quite natural in front of the cameras.
As is my annual tradition I visited the dogs competing at the Westmister Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden this Tuesday. Although I appreciate all breeds the Working Group is home to most of my favorite breeds. Tiesdays show included the Working, Terrier and Sporting Groups. I spent hours walking the aisles and deligted in the company of some of the most beautiful dogs one is likely to see anywhere.
A flashy fawn Boxer. Who could deny that face?
The white Bull Terrier. Note the brindle Bull Terrier in the background enjoying a good belly-rub.
I have a particular fondness for the French Mastiff or Dogue De Bordeaux - I share my home with a gentle DDB named Okie. Above is Denzel, one of my favorite DDB's in the show. He's wearing a chamois-type cape that, when soaked in water, can keep the dog cool for hours.
a Black Russian Terrier on the grooming stand.
the Bullmastiffs in the ring. As usual I had my eye on that brindle in the center. Amazingly agile and athletic for their size.
Bernese Mountain Dog on the grooming stand. And embroidered on this fancier's jacket.
St Bernards - the "Alpine Mastiff"
Northland's Molly - The sweetest face I've ever seen on a DDB.
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