"The Dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common. Our Lord has made His greatest gifts the commonest." ~ Martin Luther
I don't know where our world would be without dogs, they always seem to make us smile when we need it most and least expect it.
Every year the worlds largest dog show draws thousands of spectators and dogs from across the globe to witness the many talents of the dogs and their handlers.
Crufts is a celebration of healthy, happy dogs and gathers the top people in the dog world to select the dogs that are the best representations of their breed. The competitions and displays span over four days, leading up to the judging for Best in Show.
This year I was fortunate to attend the final day of the show, taking in the Golden Retriever judging, obedience competitions, displays for agility and field work, Southern Golden Retriever Display Team, and the halls upon halls of dogs!
The evening was filled with live broadcasted events to capture the hearts of the spectators, revealing the dedication required to do such a thing.
The Best in Show judging was the height of the day, where Ricky, a Standard Poodle, was selected as the BiS Dog!
I can say that the time I spent at Crufts was overwhelming and amazing. Each dog and handler had worked so hard to be there, demonstrating their commitment to bettering each breed and striving to exceed the standards set before them.
Raising and training a dog is hard work, as just about anything else, but with the proper techniques and encouragement much can be accomplished.
