Drawing, pencil on paper, 7 x 10 inches, 2010
You might have missed it with all of the Olympics commotion, but last week in New York, the finest dogs in the world gathered at Madison Square Garden for the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This year's winner was a super cool, down-to-earth Scottish Terrier named Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot ("Sadie" for short). I made this drawing to honor Sadie's incredible accomplishment.
I covered this event extensively last year, but was only able to catch bits and pieces of it this year. It's a shame, because I love this contest. It's a great way for dogs to compete without biting each other. Instead of the brutality and filth of cage fighting, dogs are awarded points for manners and hygiene. A 100% improvement!
Once again, my friend Jessie P covered the event for Metromix New York. She and photographer Ryan Muir put together a thoroughly entertaining series of photos and interviews from the event.
Thank you, show dogs, for inspiring us all!
I too, love the dog shows. I never miss the one that happens on Thanksgiving after the awful parade. I was able to watch part of this one while jogging on the treadmill at my local Snap Fitness. But let me tell you, for the first time, I had to defend my TV channel against presumptuous people who would turn to "The View" or C-Span on me if I hadn't said, "Excuse me, but I am watching this!" This happened twice!! I sort of felt like a freak, like one of the people from "Best in Show", but obviously it meant enough to me that I spoke up, even though I'm a person who is more inclined to be meek and then grumble after the fact. Dogs rule.
Posted by: Angela | February 25, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Dumb yet captivating: http://hipsterpuppies.tumblr.com/archive/2010/2
Posted by: Carl W | March 04, 2010 at 07:07 PM