persephone Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) LINK HERE to photos Scientists have found the secret recipe behind the spectacular variety of dog shapes and sizes, and it could help unravel the complexity of human genetic disease. All of the dogs below are from the 2011 Westminster Dog Show. The American Kennel Club 2010 popularity ranking is listed after the name of the breed. LINK HERE to article Edited January 18, 2012 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightonrock Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 interesting article, thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder Edited January 18, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 LizT I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. Well, this is a photo from dogshowpoop. Aside from your dislike of long haired dogs, perhaps you can advise what is extreme about this dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That groom is exquisite! I'm failing to see what is wrong, all I see are well groomed dogs looking their best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 what is extreme about this dog? *snigger* apologies .. it is immaculate and beautiful...BUT my very first mind flash was "topiary" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That groom is exquisite! I'm failing to see what is wrong, all I see are well groomed dogs looking their best Agreed, and some top shelf photography. Love the Afghan shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 what is extreme about this dog? *snigger* apologies .. it is immaculate and beautiful...BUT my very first mind flash was "topiary" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 what is extreme about this dog? *snigger* apologies .. it is immaculate and beautiful...BUT my very first mind flash was "topiary" Oooh, oooh, if I had a breed with such a distinct sillouette I'd definitely get someone to do a topiary dog in my garden for me! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. You're probably more desensitised to cropped ears Sandgrubber, given your location. But at least hair can be changed and grow to what the owner likes. Those ears aren't growing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 hair can be changed and grow to what the owner likes. Those ears aren't growing back. no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. You're probably more desensitised to cropped ears Sandgrubber, given your location. But at least hair can be changed and grow to what the owner likes. Those ears aren't growing back. To be honest, I like the look of cropped ears on a Dobe Not the huge, batty ears but the small, neat erect ears that make them look more alert (like this). I honestly don't see much difference between ear cropping and tail docking. After all, that tail isn't going to grow back either. As for the dogs on the other site linked.. while I'm not a fan of fluffy, girly-looking dogs, I can appreciate the enormous level of skill that's obviously gone into some of those clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Oooh, oooh, if I had a breed with such a distinct sillouette I'd definitely get someone to do a topiary dog in my garden for me! :) I am very tempted ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. You're probably more desensitised to cropped ears Sandgrubber, given your location. But at least hair can be changed and grow to what the owner likes. Those ears aren't growing back. To be honest, I like the look of cropped ears on a Dobe Not the huge, batty ears but the small, neat erect ears that make them look more alert (like this). I honestly don't see much difference between ear cropping and tail docking. After all, that tail isn't going to grow back either. As for the dogs on the other site linked.. while I'm not a fan of fluffy, girly-looking dogs, I can appreciate the enormous level of skill that's obviously gone into some of those clips. While I will agree your example it is far nicer and less extreme....I still believe if you want a dog with erect ears, then get a dog with erect ears. There are plenty to choose from. It's not rocket science. Not a fan of docked tails either I'm afraid, but each to their own when it comes to fashion (and lets face in this day and age practicality doesn't come into it) it's ALL about fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cutting a dog's hair doesn't hurt it any more than cutting a person's hair. However ridiculous they may end up looking it doesn't hurt them, and they don't care what they look like, at worst they get very bored while the clip is done. Docking tails and cropping ears is a completely different issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JessyBee~ Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks, a very interesting link. I didn't realise Griffons had their ears docked in the US, what a shame, they have such gorgeous little ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) interesting article, thanks for posting Article was interesting but I couldn't get passed those horrible cropped ears in the photos section. shudder For photos of extreme dogs, I recommend: dogshowpoop.blogspot.com Personally, I'm more grossed out by coiffure than ears that have been tampered with. But then, I'm not into cosmetics and I would never own a long haired dog. You're probably more desensitised to cropped ears Sandgrubber, given your location. But at least hair can be changed and grow to what the owner likes. Those ears aren't growing back. To be honest, I like the look of cropped ears on a Dobe Not the huge, batty ears but the small, neat erect ears that make them look more alert (like this). I honestly don't see much difference between ear cropping and tail docking. After all, that tail isn't going to grow back either. As for the dogs on the other site linked.. while I'm not a fan of fluffy, girly-looking dogs, I can appreciate the enormous level of skill that's obviously gone into some of those clips. While I will agree your example it is far nicer and less extreme....I still believe if you want a dog with erect ears, then get a dog with erect ears. There are plenty to choose from. It's not rocket science. Not a fan of docked tails either I'm afraid, but each to their own when it comes to fashion (and lets face in this day and age practicality doesn't come into it) it's ALL about fashion. Easier said than done if you're after a dog of a certain type and temperament (things that really do matter when considering breeds). The cosmetic things.. while some of them are obviously just about aesthetics, others do have more practical backgrounds and reasoning behind them. And then there are other cosmetic traits (bred in, rather than altered after birth) that can potentially shorten a dog's life and cause them considerable discomfort so I have to admit I find it odd that people (not meaning you, speaking generally) can be so anti-tail docking (for example) but be okay with dogs that suffer skin conditions because of the desirable skin wrinkling. typo Edited January 19, 2012 by Hardy's Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) That blue merle Australian Shepherd looks like James Bond from Stars Kennels in Michigan.. I'll have to ask Laura. :) ETA: it is. Gch Star's Gold Ringer. The brother to my litter's sire's sire. <3 Edited January 19, 2012 by Parkeyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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