Meet Stump, Westminster Dog Show 2009 Winner

[JudynTX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/ladyspur/stump.jpg


America is about to fall in love with Stump - the adorable, droopy-eyed spaniel who wowed the crowd at Westminster and became the oldest Best in Show winner in dog show history.

Stump proved an old dog can still pull off some new tricks - and he can count at least one fellow senior among his biggest fans: Dr. Ruth Westheimer. The celebrated sex therapist was in the stands at Madison Square Garden for the competition Tuesday night.

"When I found out he was the oldest to win, I was so happy. I'm 80, and he's 70 in dog years," she said.

And there are plenty of other things fans should know about the 10-year-old champion Sussex spaniel, so here we offer the official "Stump Dossier."

1. His official name is Ch. Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee

2. He was born is Dec. 1, 1998

3. He is named "Stump" ... because he has stubby legs, is brown and resembles a tree stump

4. He has sired pups named Root, Forest and Myrtle

5. His favorite chew toy is a plush Grinch doll

6. He weighs about 50 pounds

7. He lives in Houston, Texas with the 2001 Best in Show winner J.R., a Bichon Frise

8. He didn't train at all for his return to the ring

9. He is the oldest dog ever to win Westminster, that title was previously held by the 1999 winner, an 8-year-old Papillon

10. The Westminster show was his 51st career best in show win

Stump is in fabulous shape for his age and will travel the dog world circuit just like the younger pups who've held the best in show title.

Judge Sari Tietjen said she had no idea the winning spaniel was an elder in the dog world.

"He showed his heart out," she said. "I didn't know who he was or how old ... I just couldn't say no to him."

link (http://http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/02/11/2009-02-11_10_fun_facts_about_the_westminster_dog_s.html)

[koriwhat]

dog shows are so retarded and their owners are fuckin' weirdos!

[DisAsTerBot]

dog shows are so retarded and their owners are fuckin' weirdos!

Best In Show is a hilarious movie that supports the owner sterotype

[CuckingFunt]

I'm not in love with Stump, so this article is wrong. Of the Best In Show candidates, the Giant Schnauzer was by far the best dog.

My favorite dog of all was the Great Dane, though. It was an absolutely gorgeous harlequin, but they never get any respect in the big shows.




And, yes, I watch dog shows. So what.

[monosylab1k]

can he do the peanut butter trick?

[BacktoBasics]

I thought the Poodle looked pretty sharp too.

[JudynTX]

I was rooting for the Brussels griffon, cute little dog.

[CuckingFunt]

I thought the Poodle looked pretty sharp too.

I can never root for the poodles. They can be great dogs in real life, especially the standards, but I refuse to support that ridiculous haircut.

[JudynTX]

I can never root for the poodles. They can be great dogs in real life, especially the standards, but I refuse to support that ridiculous haircut.

:lol Can you imagine the time it takes to pretty those dogs up? Good grief!

[EricB]

The Basset Hound always has and always WILL own the dog show.

The obvious bias the judges have against it though is annoying.

[FreeMason]

Another title coming home to Texas!

[JudynTX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/ladyspur/dog.jpg

:lol

[balli]

I only watched a few groups but I was pulling for either the Wolfhound or Tibetan Mastiff. I also thought the Chesapeake Bay retriever was cool; solid as hell.

[CuckingFunt]

I only watched a few groups but I was pulling for either the Wolfhound or Tibetan Mastiff. I also thought the Chesapeake Bay retriever was cool; solid as hell.

I unfortunately missed both the hounds and the terriers, both of which have some of my favorite breeds.

The Tibetan Mastiff was really beautiful, I thought. The working group in general was quite strong this year.

[BacktoBasics]

I can never root for the poodles. They can be great dogs in real life, especially the standards, but I refuse to support that ridiculous haircut.
Took me a good 20 minutes to convince the wife that they don't typically look that stupid.

English Mastiff, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Akita and the Pug are typically my favorites. Ridgeback fan too.

[CuckingFunt]

Took me a good 20 minutes to convince the wife that they don't typically look that stupid.

English Mastiff, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Akita and the Pug are typically my favorites. Ridgeback fan too.

Ridgebacks are absolutely fantastic dogs. I had a friend growing up who had three of them, and they have amazing personalities.

Same with the Bull Mastiffs, who are just big sweethearts.

[SpursWoman]

Ridgeback fan too.


We had one when we lived in Kenya that was a very well trained guard dog. His name was Barney and he was a bad ass. And very scary when he was mad. :makemyday :lol

[BacktoBasics]

We had one when we lived in Kenya that was a very well trained guard dog. His name was Barney and he was a bad ass. And very scary when he was mad. :makemyday :lolKenya....WTF.....spent a few years chucking spears and eating off of trees?

[Spurminator]

I always root for the hound.

[EricB]

I always root for the hound.


I knew there was a reason I liked you.

[mrsmaalox]

I don't care for spaniels at all (they remind me of an ex-boss); but I love to watch dog shows for the dobermans, shepherds, and border collies. The border collies in agility competitions are awesome. And I loved the movie Best in Show :)