Images from the National Dog Show Presented by Purina – Sporting Group – from Saturday, November 15, 2014 are published on my online gallery website.  Here’s a link:
http://betsy-dallas-photography.redframe.com/gallery/national-dog-show-2014-sporting-group-saturday/

Note that I haven’t published every image, so if you would like to see additional photos of any particular dog, please contact me.

My favorite dog show to attend all year long is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina.  It was held this past weekend at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.  Saturday’s group and Best in Show judging was taped and will be broadcast on NBC Thanksgiving Day immediately following the Macy’s Parade.  Of course I can’t divulge the Best in Show winner, but rest assured it was a great line up and very exciting for all involved.  I have 4,271 images to review from Saturday and Sunday, so if your dog was at the show, drop me a note and I’ll see if I have any photos!  This image is from Sunday’s group judging.  I had a great ringside vantage point for photographing as you can see in the image below taken by Cathy Sadler….

Several times over the past few days I’ve been asked what breed I would have if I were to adopt a dog.  Wow…what a very tough decision that would be for me!  I love SO many breeds!  I think that I could narrow it down to a breed from the Toy or Sporting Groups.  I love the idea of a small dog but my most favorite breeds are sporting dogs….spaniels and retrievers.  The Welsh Springer Spaniel would definitely be a top consideration!  I love their happy personalities, beautiful long coats, and the fact that they love to be with their people!  (This image was taken at the Gloucester Kennel Club show on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 in Buena, NJ)

Dogs are miracles with paws!  From the tip of their cold wet noses to their furry tails, they are filled with an unmatched zest for life!

I’m pretty sure it was love at first woof for these two!