[grellis]

I was pleased with the judging as well. A lot of breeds made it to BIS that haven't been seen there in the past, like the Deerhound and the Colored Bull. Did you notice that there wasn't a single frou-frou? No poodles, no paps...a lot of substantive dogs, for a change.

I love Irish Wolfhounds and Scottish Deerhounds above all others but I don't think I could ever own one. Seven to ten years is far too short a time to give a dog all the love it deserves. My pooch (on my profile) is now 15. She could live on another thirty years and it would still be too short a season.

[apackof2]

A lot of breeds made it to BIS that haven't been seen there in the past,

Exactly and that's what helped make it an exciting show!

Now next year if they want to make it a superior show,
pick a Chow for the best in non-sporting!