Oh what a busy afternoon. I helped a lot of friends with their dogs and was moral support! It was a very nice afternoon with wins and excitement naturally some heartbreaks too. Running all over the Garden with spray bottles, combs and icebuckets I honestly did not have a chance to chat with too many people. Just sat down to eat something after socializing in the benching area I felt how sore my legs really are.A couple of the top dogs of last year lost in the first round this weekend. A couple of up and coming dogs went to top honors on the other hand.

I have to say a few words about the greatness of benching. Very few shows are benched nowadays, among them are Westminster and Philadelphia. I love both shows. I like the fact that its easy to find people, to see and talk to the spectators and the fact that you have an assigned spot for your dog.

There are right now small parties going on in the benching area were people and dogs are hanging out chatting with each other. Again I am heading down to cheer on the next generation of handlers in Junior showmanship.