This year there will be two new breeds competing for Best in Show at The 2013 Westminster Dog Show.
The Russell Terrier is considered the ultimate working earth Terrier. The American Russell Terrier Club was founded in 1995 to officially designate the 10" to 12" Jack Russell Terrier as the Russell Terrier (as opposed to the Parsons Russell Terrier which is 13" to 14").
Is this adorable breed right for you?
According to the AKC, "The Russell Terrier is confident, highly intelligent and faithful, and views life as a great adventure. The breed possesses a vast amount of energy, so it does best with an active family that spends a lot of time outdoors. It will remain devoted and loving to its 'people' for its lifetime. The Russell Terrier coat requires minimal upkeep beyond brushing and occasional bathing."
The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed from the Walker Foxhound and the Virginia Hounds and was bred to track and tree wild raccoons. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a fast, sensible hunter that locates its quarry quickly and has superb endurance and treeing ability.
Is this breed right for you?
According to the AKC, "Alert and active, with extreme endurance and the desire to perform, the Treeing Walker Coonhound needs regular exercise and activity to stay in peak shape, although his short coat requires minimal upkeep. The breed is intelligent, confident and sociable with family and friends."
We are very excited to see these two new breeds compete at The Westminster Dog Show on February 11th and 12th!
Hi- Thanks for your comment. I just went to Write to Wag. Great blog. Love the photos of your Cairn Terrier. Our Cairn, Gilkey is 13. She's a sweet little girl. Have a great night!
Posted by: Gray | February 13, 2013 at 05:41 PM
Trev and I love following your blog and thanks for the paws up about The Westminster Dog Show date and times. Hope you have a bark filled day. Please come by to visit us too!
Posted by: writetowag | January 31, 2013 at 02:40 PM