The Westminster Dog Show starts tonight, with Best in Show awarded tomorrow night. Last year, I was lucky to go to Westminster in person (thanks, Dad!!). It was a blast – so much fun seeing all kinds of dogs I’d heard of, but never even seen in real life. It’s a zoo, particularly in the benching area, but that’s all part of the fun. And, I have to say, I think the movie “Best in Show” might really be a documentary. The dogs seem happy and pampered, if a bit pooped and/or bored by the end. I, not surprisingly, took about a zillion photos (I’ve only included a small portion in the slideshow below!).
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I know some people disagree with the idea of dog shows, and, while I think they’re a little silly, I don’t mind them. I fully support shelters and rescue organizations and hope that everyone that’s interested in getting a dog considers adopting as there are an endless supply of great dogs that really need homes. But I also do not have an issue with responsible breeding — key word being “responsible.” I love the different breeds and the unique qualities that set them apart from one another, so I support the furthering of each breed, so long as it is done properly. That being said, if you are considering buying a purebred dog, please, please, please do your research. There are a ton of websites with advice on things to look for, questions to ask, little tests to perform. Visit the breeder and see the dogs — all the dogs. See where the pups live, see how they behave and react to you, to the breeder, to other dogs, etc. Ask questions. If there is anything that makes you uneasy, walk away. Don’t help keep a bad breeder in business.
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The past two days have been pretty magical around here — a foot of snow in 24 hours is INSANE down here. Unheard of. Never happened. Ever. Over 24 hours of snowfall – big, fluffy, wet flakes, perfect for snowballs and snowmen. It’s has put everybody in a good mood, with huge smiles and waves from people everywhere. There are snowmen, snowwomen, snowbears, snowangels, snow-you-name-its all over town.
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The snow has already begun to melt, and the city is starting to turn into a puddle of slush (12 inches is a lot of precipitation!). A lot of the city lost power (somehow I didn’t – I’m shocked but happy) and are still waiting to get it back. There are trees down everywhere (we have a lot of very well-established, old, evergreen trees that just couldn’t take the weight of all that snow) – I lost half of one, and have another small one pretty much laying on its side (luckily, my ginormous pecan tree is deciduous and held up just fine). But for probably another day, it’s like we’re living in an unexpected winter wonderland.
Belle, not surprisingly, has loved it. I wasn’t sure how Bear would do as he doesn’t like to go out in the rain. But, it turns out his DNA test may have actually been accurate, and he may have malamute in his blood – he’s also had a blast. We’re all exhausted (and a little sore!), but hoping it’ll stick around just a little longer.
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It’s been snowing like crazy all day — they’re estimating we may get 8 (EIGHT!) inches before we’re done. We occasionally get a little snow — sometimes it even sticks — but this is CRAZY. This is Texas, y’all!!
The dogs and I have had such a fun day playing in it (unfortunately, the Bear photos didn’t turn out because my glasses were so fogged up, I couldn’t even tell that I had accidentally switched the auto-focus off with my big old gloved fingers).
Belle did not want to come inside.
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