I went to a Dog Show Today.

Have I ever mentioned that I love dogs?

Well.   There were dogs THERE, of course.  Lots of dogs.
All shapes and sizes.  Some looked nervous.  Others seemed confident.  A few looked bored.  Some just seemed happy to be there.  Yep.  So many different breeds.

Lots of owners and handlers there too… of all shapes and sizes.  It is a completely different world, this dog show thing.  Those folks are quite serious about their dogs.  And well they should be. You see.  There is a lot riding on these contests.   The dogs were ALL ABOUT IT too.

I mean, the Grand Prize was $250,000.  (Okay.  Not really.  But the dogs were getting a boat-load of treats.  And the people…. were getting ribbons.)

Someone asked me if I could have any breed of dog I wanted, what would it be?

I thought long and hard on that one.  Since my life has been so blessed with rescue dogs… I would have to say that the next breed I want would be another dog…. of the wayward type.  Like Max.  Or France.  Or Oll.  I can’t image that there would be anything better.

However, if a Norwich Terrier showed up on my front door step… I wouldn’t turn her away.  No way.  No how.

Yes.  Those Show Dogs…. AND ALL our animal friends are big champions one and all.  Perhaps because their greatest talent is the ability to love us… unconditionally.

We could all learn a little something from our dogs.

“It is by chance that we met, by choice that we became friends.” – Unknown