Westminster Borzoi

Before we settled on a Borzoi for our family pet, we went to several dog shows to actually see the animals. I also read a lot about the breed in general. At the shows, we were able to interact with these lovely creatures. Most often they would just be lying around, or leaning against you, and not making any noise. It was at one show that we met our breeder, and we eventually got our Tatiana all those years ago. We have gone to a few dog shows in Virginia just to refresh our memories and we head straight to the Borzois and talk to the handlers. Aside from that, we try to watch the Westminster dog show which happens to be on this weekend. I taped the best in breed and waded through the segments. The borzoi were not highlighted, but they did show the winner. Today will be the best in class and best in show. The hound group rarely wins, but a borzoi came in either first or second a couple of years ago. No other dog can possibly meet our idea of the best - but I’m sure that’s what everyone says about their favorite. I really miss having a dog - especially that one. 

Westminster Dog Show Hounds and Borzoi

We watch the Westminster Dog Show every year so we can get our Borzoi fix. We had a beautiful Borzoi named Tatiana when we lived in the midwest and we miss her very much. It’s a rare sight to see one in the DC neighborhood though we have come across one or two in the last thirteen years. I’ve jumped out of my car to stop and see the lovely creatures and talk to the owners. We’ve also gone to a few dog shows just to see the hound group. So last night we watched the hound group on Westminster. For whatever reason it seems the Borzoi is never talked up like other breeds. Of course we consider that quite insulting! Unfortunately our favorite didn’t win the group but at least was selected in the final bunch. That is one thing I really miss about living in the Midwest. That dog was just plain wonderful. 

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Borzoi Will Always Be "Best in Show" For Me

Every year we make it a point to watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The only group we are interested in seeing is the hound group - specifically the Borzoi. For those folks who love dogs, they all have a favorite and this breed is ours. We had a beautiful white with black markings female and her name was Tatiana. She was everything you could possibly want in a dog. I love big and furry dogs, and she definitely was that.  She rarely made a sound, and would tuck her head under your arm when she wanted attention. Now that we live in a tiny place in DC it would be difficult to have another one, but not impossible. In Milwaukee, she had a huge run with a dog house, and loved to show her speed only once in awhile. Her fur was like silk, and she was a wonderful companion. That's probably why I love to paint these dogs the most. She was also the influence behind my New Yorker Eustace Tilley contest win a couple years ago. The pooch's name last night in the hound group's competition was also Tatiana. For whatever reason, our dog never wins the group title at Westminster. But the Borzoi will always be best in show for us.