Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Best in Show

Today could be a big day for Ripken’s brethren. There is currently a beagle who is the crowd favorite to win the Westminster Dog Show tonight. Never in the 100 year history of the show has the breed of Snoopy won Best in Show. How is that possible? Rip and I will be cheering for Uno to bring home the big prize, and mad props for beagles everywhere.

Speaking of really really cute beagles: It was one year ago today that I first laid eyes on Ripken (then living under the alias of Thunder). He has been a challenge at times (I can’t tell you how many shoes he’s eaten, and recently added belts to his repertoire) but he really is a great companion. When I don’t feel well, he lays with his big dopey head on my lap and gives me the occasional lick to perk me up. When I get home, he runs to the door and arrrooohhhhhs until I give him a proper hello. He’s come a long way from that shaking little guy that peed on my lap on the way home for the first time. And so, because NK recently told me that no one likes a post without pictures, here are some pictures of MY best in show.

6 comments:

KK said...

Rip looks a little annoyed at the guy in camo trying to steal his camera time. I don't think Rip likes to share his 'best in show' title... ;)

Jenn and Steven said...

Yea to Uno! Congrats to Beagles everywhere!

Erin Martinez said...

Go Beagles. The second best breed after Corgis!! He he. I think Rip could take Uno any day. He's much sweeter in the face.

Bizarley said...

you can't stay mad at someone with a face like that.... awwwww!!!!

Anonymous said...

Rip is the co-cutest, right up there with Lily!

Unknown said...

That is probably the cutest dog ever! I can say this without hurting anyone's feelings. I have a cat...