Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Have you ever watched the Westminster Dog Show? It’s a two-night dog-filled exhibition held in early February each year wherethe best of purebreds and handlers come to “strut” their stuff for professional judges to be named “Best in Show.”
Seeing the crowds on television that have filled Madison Square Garden in New York as well as feeling the excitement that builds as the dogs are shown and then presented before the judges shows just how much people love dogs and take pride in them.
A smaller, more spontaneous dog show occurred when I went walking with friends in downtown Mount Dora yesterday. In the span of an hour, we saw at least six or seven different breeds of dogs from Greyhounds to Labradors to a sweet Basset Hound.
The weather could be a big part of why people were bringing their four-legged friends along for a downtown trip, as it was a picture-perfect weather weekend this past weekend. Yet it felt more like a “mini” Westminister was occurring as owners wanted to proudly showed off their “Best in Show” pet.
Some owners sauntered around with their dogs on the leases or sat comfortably on sidewalk benches as their dogs lounged on the ground as though “on display” for others to see.
Whenever you passed a dog, the owners seemed to perk up and smile as you took more interest in their dog. They were quick to say “she won’t bite” so you would feel encouraged to pet them or answer any questions you may have about their dog.
With the televised dog show and the improvised dog show in downtown Mount Dora, the dogs seemed glad to be out and about looking around and sniffing at everything while their owners/handlers were happy seeing their puppies getting extra attention.
In the end, it was just a display of adoring love that humans can bestow on one of the most beloved companions in the animal world.
So go ahead and let one of these fun-loving creatures give you a hearty lick or long sniff on the hand. Just make sure you wash your hands afterwards!
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