Best in Show judge Patricia Trotter congratulates breeder-owner-handler David Fitzpatrick, whose Pekingese "Wasabi" won the 2021 show. Holding the trophy is Chat Reynders, president of the Westminster Kennel Club.
Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:31am

The Gossip Column, June 25, 2021

Westminster at Lyndhurst is an unmitigated success

The overwhelming opinions expressed on the one-off, outdoor WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB were nothing short of amazing. Even the biggest cynics were brought to their knees. Once again, kudos to the club members and especially CHAT REYNDERS, DAVID HELMING (whose organizational skills are second to none), DAVID HADDOCK, PAUL CAMPANELLA and the powers that be that provided the three days of ideal weather that capped off what can only be called a total success. ...

But life goes on, as we await the release of the 2022 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB judging panel. It should be released soon, but while we wait, who are you betting on to be the next Best in Show judge? I have my suspicions; I let you know if I’m right. Remember to mark your calendars of that date change to Monday through Wednesday, January 24th, 25th & 26th. Three days of breed judging at the Pier, with two days of group judging back home at Madison Square Garden. Some of you might be relieved to know that January weather in New York is a lot better than it is in February. ...

All of us at DOG NEWS were so very saddened to learn that a house fire resulted in the tragic passing of MARY LOU KNIOLA. MARY LOU and her late husband DENNIS (a force in the Westie ring) were both judges and longtime members of the Delaware Ohio Kennel Club. MARY LOU leaves four daughters, including handlers COURTNEY KNIOLA and her husband TONY VACHA, KRISTEN & WAYNE RINEHART, MEGHAN & RYAN PARSONS and ANDREW & ASHLEY VETTER, who is overseeing a Go Fund Me page to help defray the costs associated with the loss of MARY LOU and the fire. We send our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Those wishing can donate at https://gofund.me/c65fooef. A memorial service was held Friday, June 25th.

Happy Anniversary to the lady with the hat, JANE & RUSSELL HOBSON, and LINDA & JOHN KRUKAR. Celebrating Birthdays … KAREN WILSON, JENNY KRIEGER, JEFFREY PEPPER, RANDY MCATEER, MICHAEL KEMP, FRANCIS FOSTER, CLAY COADY, BILL PACE, VICKI SEILER CUSHMAN, JOHN MURPHY, KAREN LEFRAK, BOB BUSBY, LEE ARNOLD, LISA WEISS, RACHEL CORBIN MANELOPOULOS, JIM FREDERIKSEN, ELLIOTT FEREDMAN, MICHELLE MOLNAR, BOBBI WALTON, SHARON TURNER, HENRY ODUM, STEPHEN CABRAL, CARMEN SKINNER, PATTI WIDICK NEALE, WHITNEY PERRY, PETER PETERSON, MARY NORTON, PERRY PAYSON and CALLEY ANNE POTTS-RUPP.

 

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