That's the breed we raise for hunting raccoon and bear.
Not my dog above, but a perfect female example of the breed.
Posted on 11/24/2022 5:55:13 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
The French Bulldog has won Best in Show at the 2022 National Dog Show.
Winston the French Bulldog beat out around 1,500 of dogs representing 212 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club. First, he claimed victory in the Non-Sporting Group in a field of 20 breeds. He then took on the other six group winners before taking home the top honor. The English Toy Spaniel, winner of the Toy Group, was named Reserve Best in Show.
The German Shepherd Dog won the Herding Group; the Irish Water Dog won the Sporting Group; the American Staffordshire Terrier won the Terrier Group; the Tree Walking Coonhound won the Hound Group; and the Alaskan Malamute won the Working Group.
This year, three breeds made their National Dog Show debut. The Russian Toy joined the Toy Group. The breed has a curly coat that can be black, gray, brown, or fawn in color, sometimes with white markings. The Mudi, which falls under the Herding Group, was originally a Hungarian farm dog. The breed is agile, intelligent and courageous, making it perfect to work with livestock. The Bracco Italiano, also known as the Italian Pointing Dog, joined the Sporting Group. The breed is known for its adaptability in hunting and its intelligence.
NBC televised the 2022 National Dog Show directly after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 21st straight year. Every year, more than 20 million people tune in for the event, which was commentated by longtime hosts John O’Hurley and David Frei. Mary Carillo also returned for more commentary, analysis and behind-the-scenes looks at one of the oldest dog shows in the world.
That's the breed we raise for hunting raccoon and bear.
Not my dog above, but a perfect female example of the breed.
I was going to say more importantly a TWC won the hound group. I have a Black & Tan who is a goofy, couch potato.
Basenjis never get any love.
I think my neighbors have one. Barks alot.
Looks like a larger beagle to me...i’m sure I just don’t know it well enough to recognize other specific differences.
I thought this was about Helen Thomas, but then I recalled she has since expired.
I’m sorry but I think bull dogs are ugly.
I think they’re cool looking dogs.
I also like Pharaoh Hounds.
Waiting for the irrational haters here to demand this dog be put to death, “American Staffordshire Terrier won the Terrier Group”.
AKA, a “Pitt-Bull”.
Belgisn Sheepdog (Groenendael):
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And the Belgian Tervuren:
The one in the show was a beautiful animal. Should have won!
Treeing Walker is a great coon hound...Plott Hound is a better bear dog...:^)
Then you’ve never seen a little Frenchie. The sweetest little critter you’ll ever see! :)
When people ask, we DO describe them as a tall Beagle. ;)
We also have a Beagle. He’s getting old now, about 10, but in his youth he was the one that trained the puppies to follow a scent track. Now, he’s my house dog and snuggle puppy. A life well lived!
I guess when Chief expires teaching the puppies to track will be another one of my jobs around here, LOL!
Ok, you’re tempting me. My daughter loves animals and that one is just what she would want. Too cute.
Awesome! I’ve wanted a Tervuren for years now. Just never followed through. I live in town so there really isn’t a lot of running room in the backyard.
There are so many awesome hound breeds out there. My Best. Dog. Ever. was my Basset Hound, Rufus. Had that dog for 15 years, never a health issue until the day he had a major stroke and that’s all she wrote :(
I used to leash him to a cinder block so I could at least catch him when I needed to. He was one busy hound, when he was young. And then, the perfect Couch Potato. :)
I will miss that dog until the day I die. I’ve had others through the years (three Labradors!) but Rufus has a special place in my heart, forever.
Those dogs are gorgeous! Not familiar with either breed, so thanks! :)
“Barks alot.”
Yes, hounds ARE noisy. We have no neighbors, for that very reason! :)
Magnificent.
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