With all the gorgeous dogs in the show (I watched it), the judge picks this one as best of show? Sorry, I'm no expert, but I simmply don't see how THIS one edged out the others.
Good morning! LOL.
What happened to the Pug?
I have a Pug. They're the most adorable.
Perfect egg shaped head
Best in show is not a direct comparison with the other dogs, but is selected by which dog most rigidly conforms with the ideal for it's particular breed. I think 'Rufus' is magnificent.
Even all-breed dog shows are not beauty contests, despite the stupid insipid remarks by all commentators (TV and show).
If they were, the German Shepherd would always win, and the Bulldog never would. ;-)
He's the dog that most closely represents the breed standard. A dog show really isn't a beauty contest (the judges don't get to pick their "favorite" breed, they study their conformation, their gait, and look at how well the animal could perform the tast it was bred to accomplish.
This is not one of my favorite breeds, but he is a totally magnificent example of what the breed was intended to be.
It has nothing to do with cuddly or pretty. It has everything to do with this:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/bull_terrier/index.cfm