I have a peke and no it’s no surprise. There is no other breed that looks like or shows as much confidence as a peke. They are also super cute and affectionate ❤️
@@p344y I disagree but then I am a dachshund owner and I am sure everyone else who owns a different breed would say the same about their dogs. All of those chosen as best in breed and best in group have the same level of confidence in the ring as a peke or they would not be chosen and they are all super cute and probably just as affectionate. Because of the usual outcome I seldom watch the show beyond best in breed and best in group for a variety of breeds especially the working dogs and the herding dogs. I have nothing against pekes or any dog. I am just pointing out the frequency of certain breeds winning gives me pause.
@@p344y we own Pekingese as well. Only people that own Pekingese understand. Best breed around. David is one of the nicest guys we’ve ever met. Wasabi was amazing!
Maybe, but I love the Pekingese. My family had a Lhasa Apso/Pekingese mix. She was a sweetheart. Loved stuffed animals and would cry if she saw one out of her reach until we gave her it. Loved food too, though we didn’t over feed her. I guess I protest a little that she was a cat. Lol. I prefer Pekingese more than a cat, sorry. But, yes, they’re not as needy as most dogs.
Ha! They do act like cats sometimes! They are very aloof. Training is sometimes difficult if they see no reason to do something.. You must convince them. They act like dogs too because they are protective. Everyone has a Peke story about a grandma's Peke biting someone. Any dog that is not trained in acceptable behavior can bite. My Peke does agility and obedience work. That is not a cat's behavior, but stubbornness is.
Congrats Wasabi! I have a Pekingese and it’s really such a rare and complicated breed. Wasabi is so well balanced, relaxed with intelligent face and lion-like! Deserving win 👑
@@kazior6521 show dogs are kept in climate controlled... to keep coats on peke, oes, sammy... Allldogs shed winter, that's why Westminster was originally in Feb. In hot southern summer , can't have a dog w/ that coat.
@@Memow-pk1ng I understand. I was just saying I’m not a fan of the “show-style” length of the Peke’s coat. I prefer to keep mine in spaniel cuts or if their fur can tolerate it, a Lion cut for the summer.
Dog that comes closest to written breed standard & have attitude of that breed. As the terriers have to be tenacious, the oes, peke ramble slowly. Judges opinion on that day, which is.
I imagine the BIS judge has many, many years experience judging ALL Groups so she knew the standards. Sometimes we can't see or feel what she has seen or felt. They could have ALL had perfect standards but she had to pick one. Perfect Pekes are rare since the breed doesn't have that many breeders anymore. True Peke breeders anyway. There are plenty of back yard/puppy mill breeders out there creating Pekes that do not follow the Peke standards.
Well same as poodles were water retrievers, & the clipping of hindquarters.. so could swim better, & hair kept to protect joints & became exggarated.. Oes long coat protected from cold & bites feom predators
My family had a Lhasa Apso/Pekingese mix who looked mostly like a Pekingese. I can see the mannerisms in Wasabi to our Sophie dog. We never had a small dog before but we got a little Lhasa Apso/Poodle mix and then the Pekingese mix. No question, the Pekingese is my favorite out of the two. Sophie wasn’t needy and she loved toys and food. She could be on her own but she was loving too and got jealous of the poodle who always was needy. I loved Sophie so much. I liked how she was a little grumpy but also a sweetheart and just a simple dog. She wasn’t yappy, never bit anyone, just a chill great dog. Sorry but poodles from what I’ve seen they’re smart but so anxious or neurotic. I don’t know how to explain it but poodles have this anxious energy and are kind of difficult to deal with because of that. Whereas the Pekingese is calm and regal. Both are deceased now for several years. They both lived a nice long happy life. I’m thinking about getting a Pekingese now that I’m an adult and living on my own. But, the only downside is I might have kids and I know that small dogs are best with grown kids and not toddlers. But I love this breed.
I had my Pekingese puppy one year before I had my son. My peke is 7 and my son is 6 now. They get along so so well. My peke is very affectionate. She rarely barks... she’s the best dog ever.
The Peke I grew up with didn't have so much fur, but she was still a full time job to keep clean. You could not keep her out of a puddle, and in the summer she loved to lay on ice cubes. But, if you put her in a bathtub, she carried on like you were murdering her.
the problem with this dog show is that the same breeds win over and over again. If you look at the list of winners over the last 114 years the frequency of wins by certain breeds cannot be missed such as the fox terrier winning 47 times. In fact a total of 60 terriers have won best in show including the fox terrier since 1907 [ > that 50% of the total winners] It is rare that a new breed is ever best in show. IMO there is no way out of 2500 dogs showing that these same breeds come up as best in show so many times as a reasonable expectation. IMO those that enter other breeds really have no expectation of being best in show but if they do well in their breed and their group it raises their value for breeding.
Well, they had an OES and a Whippet up there they could have chosen but, they didn't. I am bored with dogs like this peke winning. Beagles, Pekes, Bichon....seems they favor small dogs.
There are more terriers bred, the chances of getting a good one are better, then for a Frenchie. Up to judge to decide which comes closest to written standard.... but being sequestered, judge knows the lineup, know who top dogs are, have a dinner & discuss the dogs. Most ppl. just want to show off their dog in breed competion, & advertise their kennel, & winning breed is a great accomplishments.
Wrong. During the past 10 years, a Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, a Scottish Deerhound and a Shorthair have won. Sussex spaniel also in 2009 and a Bull Terrier in 2006. Most of the Fox Terrier dominance was long ago.
@@coveyssteve It doesn't change the fact that there is a statistical probability that certain breeds will win and certain breeds will never win. Not all terriers who have won are in the terrier group and the number of terriers who have won over the last 114 years is impressive and the largest statistical anomaly I have yet to see. If I owned a champion Kuvase I wouldn't waste my time entering him/her in this show because I would stand better odds winning the lottery statistically speaking. On the other hand if I had peke, a poodle, or a terrier the odds would be more favorable. I am not making any accusations merely addressing statistical probability based on past performance.
Westminster is a joke. There is no way in heck that a pekingese should win out of all of those dogs. And they've chosen them twice in I think ten years. Not to mention westminster doesn't and has never had the health of dogs as a priority. It's all about money.
Which Pekingese breed standards in specific did you think the judge missed? Do you know EVERY Breed Standard of the hundreds of AKC recognized breeds? Or did you just have an opinion based on watching the dogs on a TV? Totally different. Read the breed standards.
Dogs with noses like that have very often problems to breath. Its called torture breeding. They live their lifes in pain. Whoever judges dogs by looks has no real passion for this wonderful creature, that has so much more to offer than manmade looks.
The whippet should have won. She is absolutely gorgeous and was showing beautifully, but of course it had to be a Pekingese, that could barely walk and had to be carried most of the time. Sad.
False. I agree with you regarding the Whippet , but the extraordinary qualifications of the judge indicate that the proper decision was made. Dogs are judged against their own Breed Standard.. I guess you missed it. Please try to learn something before posting.
The peke was what is supposed to be.. only a lap dog/ companion, & the Chinese bred them to have long coats.. & used as foot warmers. They were all deserving to win ..the whippet , gsp, sammy.. we're perfect examples of their breed.. I'm not that familiar w/ oes, the coat counts a lot.. & Frenchie..?
@@coveyssteve Well said. Some people never learned the difference between opinions and facts. They use their opinions like they are facts. Standards tell it all.
@@kasch10 because that is a real dog. The pekingeser is a destroyed disaster. A "dog" that you have to carry around like an accessoire should not win. It is not good for the breed at all!
@@zeffe0528 READ the standards! Educate yourself so you are not just spouting your opinion. Real dog? My Pekingese does Agility and obedience. Look for Buster the Pekingese on TH-cam running Fast-Cat.
Pekingnese is keep in Palace for a thousand years and not known to the outside world until the British broke into the forbidden palace in Beijing and took it back to England.
@@yuitachibana6145 I just posted one. This breed is ghoulish and the breeders who created this should be ashamed. This dog looks nothing like the original breed standard, they can't even walk across the ring. Disgraceful.
How can anyone hate on the Pekingese? They are a very distinctive, yes proud, breed. I won't call it conceit, but they certainly are aware of how beautiful they are. Probably from hearing it seven times a day from complete strangers. You don't train a Peke, you come to a mutual agreement. That is why they consistently place in the top four slots at dog shows.
People hate on it because it looks nothing like the breed from 80 years ago. Now is basically a total different dog, one that has a multitude of health issues. How can anyone be happy that an unhealthy dog won?
Well said! They are smart enough to decide if they want to do something or not. It has to be their idea. Using force to make a Pekingese walk while leash training and you will be holding an empty collar and leash. Wasabi has loved the spotlight from the beginning and it showed. Really good Pekes like Wasabi are rare though.
@@andreil1313 you are wrong. Great breeders have stopped the problems, but puppy mills and back yard breeders keep breeding dogs with health problems. People buy a dog based on how cheap the price is so you get what you pay for...a cheap dog with lots of future vet bills. Avoid "RARE" dogs like albinos or lavender eyed or "designer mixed breeds" because they have many defects and health problems. I have owned Pekingese for 46 years and they have always had a lot of hair. Most people trim it, but professional handlers do not. They keep it clean and wrap the hair so that it grows very long. If it is wrapped, the hair doesn't get chewed on by other dogs, so it grows longer.
@@pattiyohe4196 you’re delusional if you think that show dogs are free of health problems. Delusional. The Pekingese looked nothing like this dog just 80 years ago, it was very similar to the Tibetan Spaniel. Just the fact that the breed became brachycephalic is a huge red flag. Just for that people shouldn’t support it. And this is not even considering the obnoxious amount of fur and the bowed front legs. BOWED FRONT LEGS. But sure it’s cute who cares of the dog.
@@andreil1313 Many show dogs come from unethical breeders. Some breeders raise and sell puppies just to support their show dog hobby or to make money. The government treats dogs and cats like cattle. Too easy to breed dogs. Such a shame. BUT....there are MANY ethical Peke breeders who ARE trying to keep the breed healthy. That spaniel COMES from the Pekingese breed so of course they look like them. The Pekingese breed created a lot of different toy breeds just like the oldest dog breeds from Africa created most large dog breeds. So, I am not delusional, but you evidently believe you have to be rude and insulting to try to make your point. If you would like to discuss the various breed standards as FACTS not your OPINIONS, we can do that. I agree with you that some breeders are breeding bad dogs, but most peke breeders do not do that. The Peke breed is very old.
@@aquarianlight1880 the way it moves, a judge can tell structure, for peke that's the way supposed to "like a goldfish in a bowl" one said. Are heavy in front w/ short bowed legs. The whippet was free & easy. moving, & Sammy too
@@rover5788 yeah that judge had her eye on the peke and hardly even looked at that gorgeous GSH pointer! So unfair. I realize USA has problem with China.... but an Asian dog wins? Hmmmmmm
@@carolr9747 it's the judges opinion to decide on that day(a top dog may be off on a day & not show well) which comes closest to its breed standard. The peke is closest , that's what the show ppl. have bred , many are against the exaggerated. face & short legs. Judge P. Trotter bred, & showed Norwegian elkhound s, thought she prefer the sammy.. the whippet was an elegant example of her breed.
As a proud owner of 5 precious babies {{{Cookie/Candy/SheMa/Penny/Maggie and Ruby}}} - I'm soooo happy to see Wasabi win! I've always known Pekes as THE BEST dog/friend/companions ever!
That breed has changed so much in the past twenty years. NOTHING like the original standard. The dog can barely walk, it is bradycephalic and has trouble breathing, and it resembles a tribble. Rewarding this is ridiculous. So many natural breeds than can still do what they were bred to do, and then you have this winning a prestigious show. Definitely politics involved.
U are so right!! What the breeders of show dogs have done to breeds like this, & bulldogs, & gsd, are so over angulated, roach backed, nervous temper, whippet was perfect example of her breed, free moving.. & Sammy also But the pekes only purpose is lap do.. won't live along healthy life. Being sequestered, such bs, she not have smart phn. & know who grp winners are? It's all pre determined, I used to show at "the Garden", know how it works!
I totally agree with a couple comments. Have been watching Westminster for over 25 years and like so much else, you can't get around politics. You could tell immediately that the judge was going to pick the Pek.
@@woodlynch it's all for show, judges & handlers know each other, & the "inner circle" knows who be winner. But to just enter a dog in breed, has to be a champion, & is a way for kennels to advertise, & show off their dog. Owner handled , are still prof. handlers. But is still a great event, has obediance, & vendors, free samples
I have nothing against Wasabi but I wish a different breed could have won...it seems like the same breeds keep winning Best in Show at WDS-the pek, poodle, wire fox...the Samoyed was beautiful
False. During the past 10 years, a Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, a Scottish Deerhound and a Shorthair have won. A Sussex Spaniel won in 2009 and a Bull Terrier in 2006. And a Blue Tick Coonhound was second in the Hound Group this year to the spectacular Whippet. You are in error.
A little less bracephalic and without the bowed front legs and it would be great :D from what I understand most pekes have a little longer face and more normal body and look more like the tibetan spaniel. A dog should be healthy and functional no matter what it is. As far as hair I have to say I find it lovely and in a very cold climate it wouldn't hurt to have it. Where they come from in northern China the people wear the padded clothing filled with goose down and they were little companions to keep your hands, feet or lap warm while sitting relatively still doing paperwork, needlework, etc.for long periods of time, etc. They also were guard dogs so you could nap and not get snuck up on by an assassin ninja etc. Tiny pekes could be carried in a wide sleeve and were known as "sleeve Pekinese" would bark to alert of someone the owner might not be aware was there. In a palace full of intrigue and competition your little peke(s) were loyal friends, kept you safe, and brought joy to your life.
Show ppl want exaggerated dogs, they are. a strange bunch, have superstition s, as are cat ppl. that show. The only purpose this dog has is a lap dog for lazy, that don't need to walk / excersise the dog ! But need a brushing every day to keep a coat.
Did you expect the Pekingese to win the Best in Show title?
I have a peke and no it’s no surprise. There is no other breed that looks like or shows as much confidence as a peke. They are also super cute and affectionate ❤️
All of the dogs were gorgeous and amazing, imho.
Space Pants!!! When I say Pekingese, you say Space Pants!!! Space Pants!!!
@@p344y I disagree but then I am a dachshund owner and I am sure everyone else who owns a different breed would say the same about their dogs. All of those chosen as best in breed and best in group have the same level of confidence in the ring as a peke or they would not be chosen and they are all super cute and probably just as affectionate. Because of the usual outcome I seldom watch the show beyond best in breed and best in group for a variety of breeds especially the working dogs and the herding dogs. I have nothing against pekes or any dog. I am just pointing out the frequency of certain breeds winning gives me pause.
@@p344y we own Pekingese as well. Only people that own Pekingese understand. Best breed around. David is one of the nicest guys we’ve ever met. Wasabi was amazing!
YOU DESERVE IT WASABI YOU PRECIOUS BEING
Judge was thrilled with the Pekingese as soon as she saw it. She lingered, murmured, was completely smitten at the beginning. And that's all folks!
Wasabi is a cat that indentifies as a dog and won. Can wait for the movie.
I once had. Beautiful adorable Himalayan cat that identified as a dog. She was so funny.
I have 3 Pekingese. They're definitely cats pretending to be dogs.
How can a lion not be considered a feline!
Maybe, but I love the Pekingese. My family had a Lhasa Apso/Pekingese mix. She was a sweetheart. Loved stuffed animals and would cry if she saw one out of her reach until we gave her it. Loved food too, though we didn’t over feed her.
I guess I protest a little that she was a cat. Lol.
I prefer Pekingese more than a cat, sorry. But, yes, they’re not as needy as most dogs.
Ha! They do act like cats sometimes! They are very aloof. Training is sometimes difficult if they see no reason to do something.. You must convince them. They act like dogs too because they are protective. Everyone has a Peke story about a grandma's Peke biting someone. Any dog that is not trained in acceptable behavior can bite. My Peke does agility and obedience work. That is not a cat's behavior, but stubbornness is.
That Old English Sheepdog was amazing
The Samoyed was my favorite to win lol. Congratulations to Wasabi tho.
The other dogs were nice but I thought it would be no contest that Striker would win, one of the prettiest dogs I've ever seen.
Congrats Wasabi! I have a Pekingese and it’s really such a rare and complicated breed. Wasabi is so well balanced, relaxed with intelligent face and lion-like! Deserving win 👑
His grandfather Malachy won in 2012, now wasabi❤️❤️❤️
Wasabi looked right at the camera. He knows the drill.
I agree. Malachi and Wasabi both had so much personality. Most Pekingese do.
The pekingese looks like something Jim Henson would come up with
Fuuny.
Agreed
And the best part, its real and you can have one and train it waddle up to people and start barking at them
Somebody make a Wasabi fancam so I don’t have to
A Pekingese show dog and a regular old Pekingese on the street are completely different.
He's so beautiful here.
Wasabi looks like a mechanical dusting mop.😁
Lol 🤣
As a Peke lover and owner, I have to admit, I always hated the dust mop look. I prefer the spaniel cuts or the Lion cut for summer.
@@kazior6521 show dogs are kept in climate controlled...
to keep coats on peke, oes, sammy... Allldogs shed winter, that's why Westminster was originally in Feb. In hot southern summer , can't have a dog w/ that coat.
@@Memow-pk1ng I understand. I was just saying I’m not a fan of the “show-style” length of the Peke’s coat. I prefer to keep mine in spaniel cuts or if their fur can tolerate it, a Lion cut for the summer.
LOL A mechanical dusk mop. Tooo funny.
The standard is high , the Whippet was extraordinary .
I agree. I have been watching the Whippet and Wasabi take turns winning. Both exceptional.
Omg as much as the Pekingese and the rest of them are just adorable, the OES is such a floofy beauty 😍 (I dunno how they determine a winner tho)
I agree.
Dog that comes closest to written breed standard & have attitude of that breed. As the terriers have to be tenacious, the oes, peke ramble slowly.
Judges opinion on that day, which is.
I imagine the BIS judge has many, many years experience judging ALL Groups so she knew the standards. Sometimes we can't see or feel what she has seen or felt. They could have ALL had perfect standards but she had to pick one. Perfect Pekes are rare since the breed doesn't have that many breeders anymore. True Peke breeders anyway. There are plenty of back yard/puppy mill breeders out there creating Pekes that do not follow the Peke standards.
Wasabi deserve that crown. Beautiful ,lovely Pekingese!!!
Jeez, you would think there wouldn't be any negativity in the comment section for a video of a dog show...
the public have their favorites too you know.
We do have our favorite dog breeds
Its friggin youtube, what u expect? im surprised that you're surprised.
wasabi soo cute ❤🧡💛
Stryker the Samoyed is the winner in my book.
The trouble with Tribbles! xoxo
😂💖💖💖
Honestly one of the stronger finals I’ve seen in a bit. I think what really sent wasabi over the top was it’s walk, just perfect 👌
You can see how much the Peke is underwhelmed by the whole affair.
WaSABII LOOKS JUST LIKE AN EWOK!
Imagine that OES actually driving sheep with that ridiculous coat 🤣
Well same as poodles were water retrievers, & the clipping of hindquarters.. so could swim better, & hair kept to protect joints & became exggarated.. Oes long coat protected from cold & bites feom predators
That Pekingese is sooooo cute.
Wasabi is too adorable! But I must admit that I favor the toy breeds.
My dog is a Pekingese and I found this so cute-
There hasn't been enough hot dogs made to get the Peke I grew up with to demean herself by such a competition.
100/10 their all winners to me congrats Wasabi we love you.
That judge chose the Pekingese because it looks exactly like her wig!
Wasabi looks like Cartman on "South Park".
Wasabi looks just like malachi!! Both beautiful!! I am glad I didn't have to judge this group! Exceptional dogs!
Congratulations Wasabi!! Well deserved win! 💜💛💜💛💜
That's a gorgeous sheep dog.
Oh my goodness that dog never gets old
Conner the Old English could have won.
He was my favorite.
His coat was to die for! 💖
Супер, заслуженно,лучшая порода 🫤
Fox Sports having the dog show and best in show on a Sunday? It feels like the end of an Era.
Yes it does, were held at Madison Square. Garden for 100 + yrs. always second week Feb. I showed there late 70s80s. & watched every yr.
Cousin Itt is so cute :p
Those gowns hold up century after century ... I'd like to see a "best in show" prize for the oldest gowns ever worn!
😂 so cute.
It would be great to cut that sheepdog’s hair around his eyes so he could see. Lol
I had a pekingnese before
Awesome job David!! Congrats to Wasabi he is beautiful
My family had a Lhasa Apso/Pekingese mix who looked mostly like a Pekingese. I can see the mannerisms in Wasabi to our Sophie dog. We never had a small dog before but we got a little Lhasa Apso/Poodle mix and then the Pekingese mix. No question, the Pekingese is my favorite out of the two. Sophie wasn’t needy and she loved toys and food. She could be on her own but she was loving too and got jealous of the poodle who always was needy. I loved Sophie so much. I liked how she was a little grumpy but also a sweetheart and just a simple dog. She wasn’t yappy, never bit anyone, just a chill great dog.
Sorry but poodles from what I’ve seen they’re smart but so anxious or neurotic. I don’t know how to explain it but poodles have this anxious energy and are kind of difficult to deal with because of that. Whereas the Pekingese is calm and regal.
Both are deceased now for several years. They both lived a nice long happy life.
I’m thinking about getting a Pekingese now that I’m an adult and living on my own. But, the only downside is I might have kids and I know that small dogs are best with grown kids and not toddlers.
But I love this breed.
I had my Pekingese puppy one year before I had my son. My peke is 7 and my son is 6 now. They get along so so well. My peke is very affectionate. She rarely barks... she’s the best dog ever.
idk how i end up here...i saw dogs walking😂
No masks and hugs. This is surreal. Lol!
Creating illusions and manipulating sentiments about Covid and origins in China?
He is so cute and so fluffy and can barely walk I love itttttttt🚨💥🤯
Pekes compete in Fast-Cat and Agility and obedience, too. They can run faster than you think.
The frenchy!!!!
Hugs...yes..real hugs..I. Crying
Beautiful whippet
Would like to see wet Wasabi. Must be a dog under there somewhere. Beautiful animal.
The Peke I grew up with didn't have so much fur, but she was still a full time job to keep clean. You could not keep her out of a puddle, and in the summer she loved to lay on ice cubes. But, if you put her in a bathtub, she carried on like you were murdering her.
Seems like Mrs. Trotter was biased with the Peke. That little dance with the handler said enough to me
Wasabi 🥰
The GSP was wonderful! But I am biased.💙
So cute!! Oh my!!
They gave the top prize to a mop.
😂😂😂
Nah... a rug.
@@danagorham2083 a mop when it moves and rug when it sleeps.
the problem with this dog show is that the same breeds win over and over again. If you look at the list of winners over the last 114 years the frequency of wins by certain breeds cannot be missed such as the fox terrier winning 47 times. In fact a total of 60 terriers have won best in show including the fox terrier since 1907 [ > that 50% of the total winners] It is rare that a new breed is ever best in show. IMO there is no way out of 2500 dogs showing that these same breeds come up as best in show so many times as a reasonable expectation. IMO those that enter other breeds really have no expectation of being best in show but if they do well in their breed and their group it raises their value for breeding.
Well, they had an OES and a Whippet up there they could have chosen but, they didn't. I am bored with dogs like this peke winning. Beagles, Pekes, Bichon....seems they favor small dogs.
@@rca6576 Don't forget the terrier: their win rate is almost unbelievable; the fox terrier alone has one 47 times.
There are more terriers bred, the chances of getting a good one are better, then for a Frenchie. Up to judge to decide which comes closest to written standard.... but being sequestered, judge knows the lineup, know who top dogs are, have a dinner & discuss the dogs. Most ppl. just want to show off their dog in breed competion, & advertise their kennel, & winning breed is a great accomplishments.
Wrong. During the past 10 years, a Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, a Scottish Deerhound and a Shorthair have won. Sussex spaniel also in 2009 and a Bull Terrier in 2006. Most of the Fox Terrier dominance was long ago.
@@coveyssteve It doesn't change the fact that there is a statistical probability that certain breeds will win and certain breeds will never win. Not all terriers who have won are in the terrier group and the number of terriers who have won over the last 114 years is impressive and the largest statistical anomaly I have yet to see. If I owned a champion Kuvase I wouldn't waste my time entering him/her in this show because I would stand better odds winning the lottery statistically speaking. On the other hand if I had peke, a poodle, or a terrier the odds would be more favorable. I am not making any accusations merely addressing statistical probability based on past performance.
4:01 “frenchies don’t bark much”
Little did they know…
Westminster is a joke. There is no way in heck that a pekingese should win out of all of those dogs. And they've chosen them twice in I think ten years. Not to mention westminster doesn't and has never had the health of dogs as a priority. It's all about money.
i actually think its been quite the mix of dogs to win it in passed 10+years i think the crowd has a pull to it to
Which Pekingese breed standards in specific did you think the judge missed? Do you know EVERY Breed Standard of the hundreds of AKC recognized breeds? Or did you just have an opinion based on watching the dogs on a TV? Totally different. Read the breed standards.
They made somebody's wig win!!!
Dogs with noses like that have very often problems to breath. Its called torture breeding. They live their lifes in pain. Whoever judges dogs by looks has no real passion for this wonderful creature, that has so much more to offer than manmade looks.
An uneducated opinion. Not a fact.
nice job wasabi!!! ❤️❤️
What da dog doin?
That dog isn’t even walking it’s waddling across the floor
The whippet should have won. She is absolutely gorgeous and was showing beautifully, but of course it had to be a Pekingese, that could barely walk and had to be carried most of the time. Sad.
Totally agree, if you can’t walk the runway don’t model! That dog looked 👀 like it needed an inhaler just walk a few feet.
False. I agree with you regarding the Whippet , but the extraordinary qualifications of the judge indicate that the proper decision was made. Dogs are judged against their own Breed Standard.. I guess you missed it. Please try to learn something before posting.
The peke was what is supposed to be.. only a lap dog/ companion, & the Chinese bred them to have long coats.. & used as foot warmers. They were all deserving to win ..the whippet , gsp, sammy.. we're perfect examples of their breed.. I'm not that familiar w/ oes, the coat counts a lot.. & Frenchie..?
You obviously are ignorant of the breed standards.
@@coveyssteve Well said. Some people never learned the difference between opinions and facts. They use their opinions like they are facts. Standards tell it all.
I liked the gsp.
Hope you've read "Judy" by Damien Lewis. Have been fond of the breed since I read that amazing true story.
@@onion6foot I've never heard of, we have a rescue GSP that found us about 3 years ago, Love her and the breed to death :)
We have 2 gsp's, brother and sister. The best, funniest, kindest dogs ever.
Wish it was any other dog than that one lmao. I feel they always pick the same dogs. That Sammy was gorgeous and I loved the Sheep dog!
The Sammy was my fave
@@tonia4934 thank you. You said "favorite". That means it was your opinion based on nothing more than that. Standards are based on facts not opinions.
wasabi♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
the pekingese? really? I really felt like the whippet had the best in show win in the bag for sure.
Why?
@@kasch10 because that is a real dog. The pekingeser is a destroyed disaster. A "dog" that you have to carry around like an accessoire should not win. It is not good for the breed at all!
@@zeffe0528 educate yourself on breed standards and their history. What you just said is not true.
@@zeffe0528 READ the standards! Educate yourself so you are not just spouting your opinion. Real dog? My Pekingese does Agility and obedience. Look for Buster the Pekingese on TH-cam running Fast-Cat.
Pekingnese is keep in Palace for a thousand years and not known to the outside world until the British broke into the forbidden palace in Beijing and took it back to England.
Yes, & they killed many so wouldn't be taken to outside world
@@Memow-pk1ng almost all. They almost went extinct.
Both picks were a joke. The Samoyed and Sheepdog were the top of the line. Really sad selection.
I was enamored with the German Shorthair Pointer. 😍
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Peek was the best but the Aza a wok (; spelled that so wrong)should of won hound then to best..and I love wippets blue tick was beautiful
My picks were the wonderful GSP and the great Bourbon the Whippet.
Congratulations Wasabi but, I'm very disappointed in this. An OES has not won Westminster since 1975!! That OES was every bit as good as the peke.
All of the dogs were exceptional. It is extremely rare for a Peke to meet all of the standards, so he won. Very close for all dogs.
I love Pekingese’s ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad he won
Finally, a non negative comment!!
He's adorable. :)
@@yuitachibana6145 I just posted one. This breed is ghoulish and the breeders who created this should be ashamed. This dog looks nothing like the original breed standard, they can't even walk across the ring. Disgraceful.
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I agree with the peek..and I love me a wippet.. beautiful..
How can anyone hate on the Pekingese? They are a very distinctive, yes proud, breed. I won't call it conceit, but they certainly are aware of how beautiful they are. Probably from hearing it seven times a day from complete strangers. You don't train a Peke, you come to a mutual agreement. That is why they consistently place in the top four slots at dog shows.
People hate on it because it looks nothing like the breed from 80 years ago. Now is basically a total different dog, one that has a multitude of health issues. How can anyone be happy that an unhealthy dog won?
Well said! They are smart enough to decide if they want to do something or not. It has to be their idea. Using force to make a Pekingese walk while leash training and you will be holding an empty collar and leash. Wasabi has loved the spotlight from the beginning and it showed. Really good Pekes like Wasabi are rare though.
@@andreil1313 you are wrong. Great breeders have stopped the problems, but puppy mills and back yard breeders keep breeding dogs with health problems. People buy a dog based on how cheap the price is so you get what you pay for...a cheap dog with lots of future vet bills. Avoid "RARE" dogs like albinos or lavender eyed or "designer mixed breeds" because they have many defects and health problems. I have owned Pekingese for 46 years and they have always had a lot of hair. Most people trim it, but professional handlers do not. They keep it clean and wrap the hair so that it grows very long. If it is wrapped, the hair doesn't get chewed on by other dogs, so it grows longer.
@@pattiyohe4196 you’re delusional if you think that show dogs are free of health problems. Delusional. The Pekingese looked nothing like this dog just 80 years ago, it was very similar to the Tibetan Spaniel.
Just the fact that the breed became brachycephalic is a huge red flag. Just for that people shouldn’t support it.
And this is not even considering the obnoxious amount of fur and the bowed front legs. BOWED FRONT LEGS. But sure it’s cute who cares of the dog.
@@andreil1313 Many show dogs come from unethical breeders. Some breeders raise and sell puppies just to support their show dog hobby or to make money. The government treats dogs and cats like cattle. Too easy to breed dogs. Such a shame. BUT....there are MANY ethical Peke breeders who ARE trying to keep the breed healthy. That spaniel COMES from the Pekingese breed so of course they look like them. The Pekingese breed created a lot of different toy breeds just like the oldest dog breeds from Africa created most large dog breeds. So, I am not delusional, but you evidently believe you have to be rude and insulting to try to make your point. If you would like to discuss the various breed standards as FACTS not your OPINIONS, we can do that. I agree with you that some breeders are breeding bad dogs, but most peke breeders do not do that. The Peke breed is very old.
Sorry it was my last choice. It would be great for sweeping the floor though.
Just because you don’t like the breed doesn’t mean he is not the closest to his breed standard. Because that’s how they judge it.
Whatever you pekingese hater.
@@kasch10 Nicely put.
Why does a toy furball always win.
Not always lol
Pekes have not won that many times. People get upset when Poodles win too, but Poodles are super smart. People just don't like the cuts on Poodles.
5 Pekes have won. I was glad to see the Whippet get reserve but, they haven't chosen an OES since 1975. I'm kind of OVER it.
I love Whippets..so smart!
that our the samy for me should have won
@@catherine7147 So do I! Just lovely dogs!
the whippet looks like dobby
My dog is better looking than most of these dogs especially the winner , Samoyed should have won.
I agree, best dog in the show...beautuful coat. How can one really judge on structure on Pekinesse when you cant see body...
I agree the Samoyed was perfect. I also learned that I have been mispronouncing the breed my entire life.
@@aquarianlight1880 that's why the judge was literally putting her hands all over the dog, to feel his conformation.
@@rh2212 it's Sammy ed. Yes was in perfect condition, as was the whippet.
@@aquarianlight1880 the way it moves, a judge can tell structure, for peke that's the way supposed to "like a goldfish in a bowl" one said.
Are heavy in front w/ short bowed legs. The whippet was free & easy. moving, & Sammy too
German SHair Pointer was robbed !! Whippet was also excellent!
Agree 100% !!!!
@@rover5788 yeah that judge had her eye on the peke and hardly even looked at that gorgeous GSH pointer! So unfair. I realize USA has problem with China.... but an Asian dog wins? Hmmmmmm
@@carolr9747 it's the judges opinion to decide on that day(a top dog may be off on a day & not show well) which comes closest to its breed standard. The peke is closest , that's what the show ppl. have bred , many are against the exaggerated. face & short legs. Judge P. Trotter bred, & showed Norwegian elkhound s, thought she prefer the sammy.. the whippet was an elegant example of her breed.
Sheep dog ❤️❤️❤️
Pekingeses are like Tom Brady...you might like it or not but they just win! ;)
As a proud owner of 5 precious babies {{{Cookie/Candy/SheMa/Penny/Maggie and Ruby}}} - I'm soooo happy to see Wasabi win! I've always known Pekes as THE BEST dog/friend/companions ever!
The sheep dog can barely see how sad
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That breed has changed so much in the past twenty years. NOTHING like the original standard. The dog can barely walk, it is bradycephalic and has trouble breathing, and it resembles a tribble. Rewarding this is ridiculous. So many natural breeds than can still do what they were bred to do, and then you have this winning a prestigious show. Definitely politics involved.
U are so right!! What the breeders of show dogs have done to breeds like this, & bulldogs, & gsd, are so over angulated, roach backed, nervous temper, whippet was perfect example of her breed, free moving.. & Sammy also
But the pekes only purpose is lap do.. won't live along healthy life.
Being sequestered, such bs, she not have smart phn. & know who grp winners are? It's all pre determined, I used to show at "the Garden", know how it works!
It is sad to watch, and even more sad that judges are promoting it. It is animal cruelty.
I totally agree with a couple comments. Have been watching Westminster for over 25 years and like so much else, you can't get around politics. You could tell immediately that the judge was going to pick the Pek.
@@woodlynch it's all for show, judges & handlers know each other, & the "inner circle" knows who be winner.
But to just enter a dog in breed, has to be a champion, & is a way for kennels to advertise, & show off their dog. Owner handled , are still prof. handlers.
But is still a great event, has obediance, & vendors, free samples
This dog can do exactly what it was bred to do: be a companion.
I have nothing against Wasabi but I wish a different breed could have won...it seems like the same breeds keep winning Best in Show at WDS-the pek, poodle, wire fox...the Samoyed was beautiful
False. During the past 10 years, a Standard Poodle, German Shepherd, a Scottish Deerhound and a Shorthair have won. A Sussex Spaniel won in 2009 and a Bull Terrier in 2006. And a Blue Tick Coonhound was second in the Hound Group this year to the spectacular Whippet. You are in error.
Sweet dogs but there are a lot more better
Oh my, that whippet girl is gorgeous. But of course, Wasabi it is! Wasabi is a delight. ❤❤
Good to see Balco Barry still looking bloated.
U think the wasabi still wins if the event was held at a packed MSG like normal times?
A little less bracephalic and without the bowed front legs and it would be great :D from what I understand most pekes have a little longer face and more normal body and look more like the tibetan spaniel. A dog should be healthy and functional no matter what it is. As far as hair I have to say I find it lovely and in a very cold climate it wouldn't hurt to have it. Where they come from in northern China the people wear the padded clothing filled with goose down and they were little companions to keep your hands, feet or lap warm while sitting relatively still doing paperwork, needlework, etc.for long periods of time, etc. They also were guard dogs so you could nap and not get snuck up on by an assassin ninja etc. Tiny pekes could be carried in a wide sleeve and were known as "sleeve Pekinese" would bark to alert of someone the owner might not be aware was there. In a palace full of intrigue and competition your little peke(s) were loyal friends, kept you safe, and brought joy to your life.
My dog's the Best!!!!!
You got to be kidding! This dog can hardly walk. this does not even look like a dog! Alien?
Show ppl want exaggerated dogs, they are. a strange bunch, have superstition s, as are cat ppl. that show.
The only purpose this dog has is a lap dog for lazy, that don't need to walk / excersise the dog ! But need a brushing every day to keep a coat.
@@Memow-pk1ng or every ten minutes. My preference...real dogs. Like labrador retrieves