Not really about Walruses..

But, as the Walrus says, it’s time of many things… of shoes and ships… and DOG SHOWS!  Been postponing dragging you through our recent experience at the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon National Specialty event in St. Louis (which was defined last time).  I did give you a little taste, but there’s a lot more to say.   I’ll try to break it up into nibbles so you don’t get too much at a sitting.

Anyway, the dog judging/competitions took place at the facility of Purina, which is headquartered in St. Louis

It is located out by Gray Summit in far western St. Louis County

It is a huge complex, all devoted to animals but real concentration on dogs.   Pretty fancy building for the animals

3760

With many outbuildings for other critters

And even a place to present trends

We got there around nine, when people (and their charges) were beginning to gather for the day’s competition, and you had to work to find parking

Once inside, there are several “rings” that are used to show the dogs.

As "showtime" approached, hopefuls and their companions began gathering waiting for the competition to begin.

Including FOJTY and Duke

Then the judging begins and they strut their stuff

In the end, you want to wind up like this!

While all this is going on, there are other diversions around the outside of the ring, many “souvenirs” and general doggie stuff

and of course an opportunity to create lasting memories with your friends

Mostly the Feeder sat with his new found friend (Stanley's mother)

Anyway, it’s quite a different world.  I did get to walk around in the “prep” area, but I’ll wait for another edition. It is amazing..  A homework assignment might be for you to watch "Best in Show"  

I won’t wait too long.   Maybe tomorrow.    Besides I need a little “Just Right” discussion with you..

Meanwhile don’t forget to

DFD

And don’t sit at a table where you have to suffer:

Nice, huh?  really goes with the drink glass, which is why we always end with:

NMMJ,  NMMJ, NMMJ!