(Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone. Mom and Dad taught me to think for myself; it's a lesson they think I've learned too well -- especially when it comes to trying to chase the Metro down I-66 or bark at metal deer sculptures.)
Since Bo has been lying low at the White House this past week, I thought I'd do some sniffing around at what's shaping up to be the GOP Dog Show. Hey, I may be a pound puppy, but my bloodlines are show quality all the way, so I think I'm at least as qualified as Meghan McCain to dish about the potential contestants.
First, with the big competition still more than three years off, it's a bit early to give the Best of Show trophy to anyone. Secondly, all the wanna-bes need to stop rubbing up against the legs of the media pitbulls. They're not the judges who count. The winner of this dog show will be the one who wins the People's Choice award.
A third thing to keep in mind is that just because someone was best of show or a runnerup last time out doesn't mean squat. It's a quick trip from best of show to the doghouse.
As for the possible contestants -- we've got the usual mix of frou frous, yappers, old American standards and a few exotic breeds. There are those who compete in whichever class is the most popular -- or the most convenient -- at the time. We've got the ones who are so excited about getting to the show that they haven't thought about what they would do if they win. And there are those who know they don't have a shot at the big trophy, but they want to get some experience in the ring.
Me, I'd like to see the judges get behind a working dog who can outsniff the bloodhounds, has better vision than the sighthounds and can outdistance the greyhounds.
(If you have any ideas you'd like to have me chew on in a future blog -- or if you just want to tell me I'm adorable and brilliant, you can write to me at JoeyPortie@gmail.com.)
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