[Dailydrool] Raymond & the Dog Show

[Esther Strom]

"How can a person judge animals that have such vast differences."

I had always wondered that as well, until I saw Best In Show. Yes, a Christopher 
Guest comedy actually cleared it up for me! They are not comparing the dogs to 
each other; they're determining which dog is most closely matching its own breed 
standard. Or so they say...

I do agree that hounds should be separated into sight and sound. More room for 
bassets that way!

-Esther


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Once  again, the Daily Drool comes to the rescue.  I've heard from a  wonderful 
Drooler whose basset has had the same type of growth as Raymond, and  is doing 
well after 3 years and this has raised our hopes.  Thank doG for  the Daily 
Drool!
 
And about the Dog Show.   Couldn't watch it last night, but caught the Hound 
group this morning,on USA  network,  and it was disappointing to see that the 
gorgeous basset  wasn't even a runner up.  What was that judge thinking?  I'd  
love to know more about the basset representative in the hound group - he  
certainly looks a great deal like our Raymond - coloring, etc.  Richard and  I 
have decided the Hound Group should be divided into 2 groups - among the  
humongous large ones, and the medium and small ones, as they absolutely seem  
nothing alike.  How can a person judge animals that have such vast  
differences.  Oh well!  Enjoy the rest of the Dog  
Show!                                   Beryl & Raymond 

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