They trot across the green baize carpet,
Heads held unnatuarally high,
I didn’t even realise dogs could smile
And hold so still while being
Poked and prodded by those suited judges
Waiting with their clipboards and
A pile of rainbow coloured ribbons
The red one ready to be pinned upon
The winner who goes down in history
As best in show, the loveliest of them all.
It’s the final day of Crufts today and so their are loads of dog shows on TV. I believe that Crufts is known all around the world, and so a win at best in show, is basically like saying that your dog is the best in the world.
I actually find it quite therapeutic watching them trotting around that big green arena and then watching the judges examine every little muscle and bone. I always wonder what on earth it is that makes any one dog stand out as better than another, but the judges seem to know what they are looking for, so who am I to say?
I’m definitely a pug girl. I know that they come with a load of health issues and you shouldn’t really like them, but they are super cute and if I had the time for a dog, that would be my one of choice.
Much Love
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
Pugs are great, Rachel. I’ve never had one, but my niece did, and he was fabulous. In Chicago, they have (or did have – don’t know anymore) what they’d call an annual Pug Crawl, where pugs and their humans would be on parade in the greatest costumes. Oh, and about dog shows? If you like satirical films, you may like Christopher Guest’s Best in Show. It’s not always flattering, but I thought it was a funny, biting look at the dog show world.
patientandkindlove
A mass parade of pugs? That sounds like heaven on earth…
~just a thought
My husband and I both enjoy watching the dog shows…and there’s even one now about pound dogs which is really good, too.
patientandkindlove
I think that might have been the show I was watching as I was writing! Love it!
~just a thought
That is awesome!