astrid Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Whew. We're back. It was AMAZING. Long story short, Molly and Dani showed their hearts out and made the cut!!! This means that the judge examined all the dogs, then narrowed it down to six and dismissed the rest of the class. Molly and Dani were asked to stay in the group of top six. It's HUGE to make the cut at Westminster, especially as a non-professional handler. Molly made it as a KID! At Westminster, only Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex are awarded so she didn't come home with a ribbon but we couldn't be more thrilled. Here are a couple of videos: The actual breed judging at Westminster. Molly is wearing a teal green suit and a ponytail: http://video.westminsterkennelclub.org/breed_judging/working/2011_7/leonberger/v1294121 An article written by a city newspaper here in CT. They actually sent a reporter with press credentials to NYC to cover Molly and Dani! There's a short video on the site, with part of the article. You have to be a subscriber to read the whole thing, which we're not. http://www.rep-am.com/news/local/539826.txt Their segment on the Today Show: Dani was used as the "teaser" too, so that's cool. Lester Holt is a VERY NICE GUY!! :-) http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/41548621#41489377 Anyway, we're exhausted, up to our elbows in dirty laundry, but completely smothered in wonderful memories. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That is so cool, Astrid!! Congratulations to all of you, especially Molly! My kids were rooting for her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Beautiful, I cannot wait to see her career develop...is it? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We've been following Molly and Dani. Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 This has been so cool to follow! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 She looks so grown up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 How wonderful!!! Congratulations to Molly and Dani! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wow! I am very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Astrid, thanks so much again for sharing Molly and Dani's tale. She is an inspiring young woman and my kids are totally in love with your dog. Congrats to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Way to go Molly and Dani! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 :hurray: Way to go Molly & Dani!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That's really cool! Wow -- if she made the top 6 as a teen and not as a professional she has some career ahead of her :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I told my dd about this. She now wants to be a dog handler. You must be one proud momma! (Both human and doggie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What an amazing experience for Molly! How wonderful! She seems very mature and poised. :) I am sure you are so proud. PS There's a Nova episode on that Border Collie. It was awesome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wow! Congratulations! My brother in law was there showing his gorgeous Belgian Malinois. We really enjoyed watching the show for 2 nights. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 :party:How exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations to Molly! That must have been an amazing experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You must be so proud but I will have you know that she is making my dd so jealous. I noticed that there was a wide variation in height, weight, build and coloring and I was wondering if the breed has offcial standards yet being as this is it's first year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Soooo very cool. What a wonderful memory! Congrats on all the success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thank you for the update. Very cool indeed! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That is really neat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My daughter and I watched the morning news and saw your daughter and her dog. Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I am very, very impressed with Molly! Well done Astrid! I am also impressed with Dani...especially envious as at 6:05 this morning, I was running around the yard in my pajamas and robe trying to convince our 6 month old cocker spaniel puppy to come inside, having sneaked out the door when dh tried to leave for his seminars. He was determined to go with dh who couldn't pick him up because he was wearing a fine suit and the yard is getting muddy from the melting snow.....GRRRRR......LEWIS YOU BAD DOG YOU! I need to send Lewis to Molly to be straightened out. But, now that she has these credentials to add to her resume, I'm sure her tutoring fees have just gone up!!!! Here's hoping the two of you will have a chance to decompress and rest for bit before hitting the ordinary grind. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have been watching the Westminster since I was a wee little thing, GRATS to you both!!! You both should be very proud!!!:001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You and your dd have done well, especially your dd. :001_smile: Congratulations to your dd and her dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We were pulling for you, Astrid! Dd and I kept hitting the "refresh" button on the Westminster web page where they had the breed videos listed. When I finally got to see the video, I jumped up and ran to dd's room yelling, "She made it! She made it!" Molly looked lovely and very professional!! And Dani is an absolute beauty! Kudos to both of them on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations! The kids and I are going to watch -- :drool5: will watch too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What an amazing experience for Molly! How wonderful! She seems very mature and poised. :) I am sure you are so proud. :iagree: She kept her composure and blended right in with the adults. Awesome kid! And beautiful dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congrats! And to think I knew you when... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations, Molly and Dani! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations! I am so impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Way to go Molly!!!! Awesome!!!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That is so cool! Many congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That's awesome! She looks so poised and grown up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That was AWESOME!!!! Congratulations to your daughter and her dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 You must be so proud but I will have you know that she is making my dd so jealous. I noticed that there was a wide variation in height, weight, build and coloring and I was wondering if the breed has offcial standards yet being as this is it's first year. Yes, there is an official standard. The FCI Standard has existed for decades in Europe, and until last year, we used that standard. The AKC requires that a written standard be adopted by the membership of the parent club, and I was president of the parent club during this time. I spent a lot of time and energy working on a committee to write it. It can be found here: http://www.leonbergerclubofamerica.com/breedstandard.aspx Color variation: You're probably referring to the couple males who appeared very dark. Black tips on the hairs are prevalent in our breed, and some dogs have more dark tipping than others. If you part the coat, there MUST be light coat underneath the black tips. In other words, the black tips cannot extend to the skin. All Leos must have a black mask as well as a black chevron on their tail. Some dogs just have more black tips than others. Also, sand colored Leos are not common but are an acceptable color, as long as the mask is present. There is a lot of dimorphism in our breed. The males carry a big mane, and are bigger, heavier and taller than females. Danika is actually a pretty good-sized *****, toward the top of the standard regarding height. There was one small male in the group (tall woman with sleeveless grey dress handled him) though he is within the standard for males. Hope that clarifies things! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Congrats to Molly! I noticed that the judge was from my area. Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Molly and Dani did a lovely job - they looked great and Molly is a very poised young lady. How incredibly exciting for all of you. My Mom will have a fit when I show her this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I told my dd about this. She now wants to be a dog handler. You must be one proud momma! (Both human and doggie) My dd now wants a dog after watching that video!!!! CONGRATULATIONS to both you and Molly! She didn't stick out as the "young" one. She fit right in. We had a friend showing Irish Setters there. I don't know how she did yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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