#purina national dog show

[bringbackgoth]

Spent the weekend at Purina Farms watching my puppy kick ass. Well... He kicked a lot of ass on Saturday, at least.

He won a 4 point major over some incredible competition to become Winners Dog. His puppy antics didn't earn him anything in the final choice of Best of Winners or Breed which, honestly, fair.

No love for him on Sunday. He won his class so I got at least one shiny blue 'first place' ribbon, but the judge was uh... particular towards a certain pro handler showing that day.

Dog shows and politics is something I'm learning about every time he goes to show and it's a WILD and CATTY(and also surprisingly scandalous) world out there between judges, pro handlers, amateur handlers and especially owner handlers. I'm glad I'm not the one taking him into the ring. Maybe once he's finished I might dabble in it for the National Owner Handler Series but... I doubt it.

But as far as the weekend went, a 4 point major over some serious competition? I'm over the fucking moon.

[cleolinda]

Weekend links, May 19, 2024

My posts

I’m writing and drafting, but haven’t posted much per se. I have gotten through both a hypomanic episode and a sinus infection; I’ve been doing a lot of gardening and may post some pictures soon.

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Also coming to help: This huge cat has been assigned to you. You must accept this situation and find joy in it.

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The sacred texts

The Big Night Cat

Personal tag of the week

To celebrate orange cats this week, one orange braincell, except that I think the Restaurant Cat and the Trail Guide Cat are the only ones sharing it. 

[cannibaldyke]

happy national holiday (purina dog show)

[reptilian-shapeshifter]

Some lady came into the shelter today asked me in a disgusted voice “Why are all the dogs Pitbulls?!” Like did you think this was the fucking Purina National Dog Show? We got big pits and medium pits, that’s what we got.

[petsvillage]

Top 10 Dog Sports to Try in 2024

Take an exciting journey into the world of dog sports with our in-depth guide to the best dog sports to try in 2024. This article will explore the wide range of activities available for you with your pet, from flyball tournaments that measure athleticism and teamwork to agility trials that highlight speed and precision. Discover the joy, friendship, and excitement of participating in these exhilarating dog sports, regardless of your level of experience or desire to travel new places with your four-legged companion.

Trials of Agility

An Overview of Agility Testing

Agility trials resemble high-powered canine obstacle courses. Dogs move with lightning speed and grace as they dart through tunnels, leap over hurdles, and weave through poles. It's similar to seeing your dog transform into a furry superhero.

Training Advice for Trials of Agility

To become proficient at agility trials, it takes time, practice, and lots of goodies. Prepare to release your inner coach potato by starting slowly and concentrating on developing trust with your furry teammate. Instead, ought we to say "coach pup-tato"?

Leading dog agility associations

There are many organizations where you and your dog can demonstrate your agility talents and possibly even gain some bragging rights, such as the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Flyball Tournaments

Overview of Flyball

Similar to a dog relay race, flyball emphasizes teamwork and quickness. Imagine your dog sprinting across a lane, snatching a ball, and vaulting back over obstacles to hand it off to their four-legged companions. You'll be applauding from the sidelines for this fast-paced sport.

Flybal Skills and Techniques

Your dog needs speed, agility, and a passion for fetching to succeed in flyball. Rehearse your ability to catch balls, hone your hurdle jumping, and get set to see your pet become into the Usain Bolt of the canine world.

Calendar of Flyball Tournaments

Flyball competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate your dog's quickness and agility, ranging from regional events to national titles. Put some snacks in your bag, make a note of the dates, and get ready to cheer yourself up.

Dog Freestyle

Comprehending Dog Freestyle

Dog freestyle is similar to canine ballet, but with a lot more energy and wagging tails. Imagine creating dance routines with your animal companion, accompanied by music, and winning the audience over with your impressive moves.

How to Develop a Successful Dog Freestyle Routine

When it comes to creating an impressive dog freestyle routine, the options are virtually limitless. With your four-legged dancing partner, let your imagination go wild, groove to the music, and get ready to steal the show.

Well-liked Dog Freestyle Competitions

Canine freestyle tournaments, whether local or global, provide an opportunity to exhibit your dog's skills and strengthen your bond via dance. Move your paws, and let the beat lead you to victory.

Disc Dog Titles

What Disc Dog Championships Have in Store

A flurry of breathtaking catches, high-flying action, and tail-wagging excitement characterizes disc dog championships. Imagine your dog gracefully and skillfully leaping through the air to catch discs, astounded by his sight.

Advice for Training Disc Dogs

It takes a combination of coordination, athleticism, and a ton of practice to prepare a disc dog for championships. Begin with the fundamentals, concentrate on developing a close relationship with your dog, and get ready to watch as your best companion truly soars to new heights.

Prominent Disc Dog Events

Dogs can demonstrate their disc-catching skills at disc dog events, such as the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge and the Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship. Take out your frisbees, head to the training field, and prepare to see some amazing feats of defiance of gravity.

The top ten dog sports to attempt in 2024 are listed below. Prepare to let your pet run wild, form bonds through cooperation, and create memories that will keep their tails wagging for years to come.

Events for Dock Diving

Basics of Dock Diving

For dogs who love the water, dock diving is similar to the Olympics. Dogs aim for height or distance when they jump off a dock into a swimming pool. It's a splash-worthy sport that showcases dogs' agility and water-loving nature.

Getting Your Dog Ready for a Dock Diving Experience

Teach your dog to love the water, and start with basic obedience training to prepare them for a dock diving competition. Practice leaping progressively farther into a pool from a pier or platform. Remember to congratulate them and acknowledge their accomplishments!

Upcoming competitions for dock diving

Explore the world of dock diving competitions by attending nearby local competitions or events like the National Dock Diving Championships. It's an exciting moment for contestants and onlookers alike.

Competitions for Nosework

The Nosework Competition World

Dogs compete in nosework competitions, which are similar to detective games. They use their incredible sense of smell to look for hidden odors. It's an enjoyable method to use the instincts and cognitive capacities of your dog.

Keys to Nosework Training

To become competitive in nosework, begin with basic smell training using toys or treats. Gradually introduce more difficult hiding places and smells. In no time at all, your dog will be sleuthing out clues like an expert investigator!

Important Championship Events for Nosework

Don't pass up prestigious nosework championship events, such as the National Championship Canine Scent Work. See which canines are the best at sniffing out talent, and find out who becomes the ultimate nosework champion.

Entice Coursing Events

Overview of Entice Racing

For dogs, lure coursing is similar to a fast-paced chase. They demonstrate their quickness and agility by pursuing a mechanical lure through a course. In this exhilarating sport, dogs may let their inner sprinter go.

Getting Ready for Successful Lure Coursing

Prioritize your dog's speed and fitness when preparing them for lure coursing competitions. To get better, practice chasing a bait in a secure setting. Prepare to see your canine race around the course like a fuzzy sprinter!

Top Lure Coursing Activities

Participate in the AKC National Lure Coursing Championship and the Coursing Ability Test (CAT) to feel the thrill of premier lure coursing competitions. Your dog's athleticism will astound you in this fast-paced sport.

Trials of Obedience

Perspective on Obedience Trials

Dogs are tested in obedience trials for their manners, cooperation, and teamwork with their handler. Through heelwork and recalls, dogs demonstrate their skills and relationships with humans. It resembles a puppy and their best friend performing a dance routine.

Practical Methods for Teaching Obedience

Consistency and positive reinforcement training techniques are key to success in obedience trials. Practice basic obedience commands in a variety of settings, such as come, sit, and remain. Your dog will excel in the obedience arena with time and training.

Important Obedience Trial Events to Participate in

Top obedience trial events, such as the AKC National Obedience Championship, are not to be missed. Watch proficient dogs exhibit their mastery of obedience and see firsthand the close relationship that exists between dogs and their handlers. It's deference, tempered with joyful woofs and waving tails! In 2024, when you delve into the exciting realm of dog sports, never forget that the relationship you share with your dog is the foundation of every contest. The most important thing is to have fun and share these experiences with your faithful buddy, regardless of whether you decide to take on the agility course, soar through the air in a disc dog championship, or demonstrate your teamwork in a flyball competition. So, when you and your dog make waves in the dog sports industry, accept the obstacles, reach your full potential, and create lifelong memories.

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Sage the miniature poodle wins Best in Show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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Sage the miniature poodle wins Best in Show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Sage the miniature poodle wins Best in Show at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday in New York City. Its handler, Kaz Hosaka, waves to the crowd in what is to be his final show. Photo by […]

See full article at https://petn.ws/iWqs3 #DogNews

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The Sealyham Terrier is named after the Sealyham House in Wales where the breed was originally cultivated. They're considered a "hypoalergenic" breed because they hardly shed even with their two-layer coat. The under-layer is dense and the outer, longer layer, is weather resistant. They were once one of the most popular terrier breeds, but nowadays they're rare and even called endangered in their native lands. This Sealyham is colored to match Stache, the 2023 winner of the Purina National Dog Show! #sealyham #sealyhamterrier #sealyhamterriers #art #dogart #redbubbleartist #teepublicartist #jensdogscustom

[wikkedscorpion]

Who’s a good boy? This year, it’s Winston. Winston the French Bulldog won Best in Show, the top spot, at this year’s 21st Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina. He is the first French Bulldog to ever win the competition’s top prize. Link in bio. 📸: Mark Makela/Getty Images Reposted from @cnn https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXZ7hara53/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tvfavorites]

National Dog Show Presented By Purina, Behind The Scenes Photos

National Dog Show Presented By Purina, Behind The Scenes Photos

Some put on the football game on Thanksgiving, and some tune into Macy’s big parade … but MILLIONS of fans of our four-legged friends are watching the National Dog Show on Turkey Day. We’ve gotten some behind the scenes pics of NBC’s pup competition, presented by Purina, an event that catches an average of 20M sets of eyes every year — it’s televised directly after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day…

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National Dog Show Presented By Purina, Behind The Scenes Photos

National Dog Show Presented By Purina, Behind The Scenes Photos

Some put on the football game on Thanksgiving, and some tune into Macy’s big parade … but MILLIONS of fans of our four-legged friends are watching the National Dog Show on Turkey Day. We’ve gotten some behind the scenes pics of NBC’s pup… from TMZ.com https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/24/national-dog-show-present-purina-behind-scenes-photo/

[reportwire]

2022 National Dog Show – Dogster

2022 National Dog Show – Dogster

Thanksgiving — family, friends, turkey and … the National Dog Show Presented by Purina on TV. We dog lovers know a good annual family tradition when we see one. Wondering about this year’s show? We’ve got all the facts, given to us by the lovely folks at the National Dog Show. So just like your Thanksgiving meal, dig right on in. The National Dog Show Presented by Purina premieres on Thanksgiving…

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National Dog Show: French Bulldog wins top prize

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National Dog Show: French Bulldog wins top prize

CNN  —  Who’s a good boy? This year, it’s Winston. Winston the French Bulldog won Best in Show, the top spot, at this year’s 21st Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina. Winston is the first French Bulldog to ever win the competition’s top prize. “They have cornered the market on energy, enthusiasm and just […]

See full article at https://petn.ws/wLhR #DogNews

[sturdy-nerdy-stitchery]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my followers! How are you guys celebrating?

I've got my husband, daughter, my brother, and my sister with her husband and teenage daughter. But, no turkey. Hubby didn't want to deal with prepping it, cooking it, and carving it.

[smileytalkandquietvoiced]

Y’all I have a great idea! (Just hear me out)

So the Purina National Dog Show is great and all, but it’s only for pure-breed dogs.

I think that there should be a Mutt Dog Show™! Everyone knows that mutts are the cutest, plus the show could also “sponsor” other mutts that need adopting that are similar to the ones being shown to help find forever homes for our homeless furry friends!

[downydig]

Omg tell us about the Rowlf guy Fig……… 🤲 (i ask as someone who knows nothing about Muppets lol)

Okay I’m off work!!! I’ll go into my tangent…

Rowlf was the very first muppet to be introduced to television! He was used in purina dog chow commercials and they were very similar in tone and humor to Henson’s other commercials like Wilkins coffee…

In other words, he was the first muppet to be on tv and be recognized on a national level. He was also featured on the Jimmy Dean Show! The guy with the sausages!

Jim Henson would often ad-lib Rowlf’s lines and make Jimmy Dean laugh right along with the crowd! I have tons of clips of just Jimmy laughing his head off when Rowlf says something hilarious out of nowhere

And of course Rowlf’s roll in The Muppet Show as the resident pianist/musician aside from the Electric Mayhem. He’d have funny ditties to perform that genuinely were written very well! ‘I’ve Never Harmed an Onion’, ‘What a Wonderful World’, and ‘Cottleston Pie’ are some of my personal favorites. He also has recurring bits where he appears as a doctor and cracks jokes for a few minutes with Piggy and Janice

He doesn’t get very much exposure since Jim Henson’s passing since many, including Henson himself, felt that Rowlf was the muppet closest to him aside from Kermit. He was difficult to recast but ended up with Bill Barretta who also performs others like Dr Teeth! Whenever he is used now, it’s usually one note, but at least they make all of his lines count

To make a long post short, he’s a mellow dog with a southern twang and super likable! He’s funny, soft, and memorable despite being a simple dog puppet. All of his lines and jokes were given special care even after Henson was gone, and Rowlf was better for it

He is my favorite muppet by far, I hope you all like him too!

[l-egypte]

November 19, 2021 | Pharaoh hounds

A few of my colleagues got puppies in the last two years. (An article on June 16, 2021, on Cision writes that a “survey commissioned by Purina® Beyond® uncover[ed] that a whopping 3.7 million (10 per cent) of Canadians newly adopted, purchased or fostered a cat or a dog during the pandemic.”) There are also many dog (and cat and other pet) videos on social media. From this mostly self-induced bombardment of puppies and dogs, I felt a tug to have my own puppy, which led me to casually browse through petfinder.com, a website in which you can search for adoptable dogs by breed. One breed stood out to me: the pharaoh hound.

Here are some did-you-knows about pharaoh hounds from akc.org:

The pharaoh hound originated in ancient Egypt.

The pharaoh hound is one of the oldest domesticated dogs in recorded history.

Reliefs of the pharaoh hound can be found in the tomb chapel of Mereuwka and the tomb chapel of Senbi. (Does anyone have photos of these?)

However, according to luvmydogs.com, the pharaoh hound is “the national dog of Malta” and though it “has long had a reputation as one of the oldest of breeds, said to date to 3,000 B.C.E[, m]odern genetics [...] show that the breed was created much more recently, perhaps in the 17th century on the island of Malta.”

My understanding is that the pharaoh hound is an ancient breed, but the breed we know today “was created more recently”; did I understand that correctly?

There is a thesis titled “An Egyptian’s Best Friend? An Analysis and Discussion of the Depiction of the Domestic Dog in Ancient Egypt” by Melissa Marie Thiringer available online, on the University of Memphis’s digital commons. I have not read it, but from its abstract it looks interesting. The thesis also mentions the relief of a dog(s) in Senbi’s tomb.

[Screenshot from petfinder.com and photograph from Wikimedia]