I am assuming that the dog and handler are a critical piece in the show ring and wonder if there isn’t a way to circumvent future issues such as this.

Let me know if you are familiar with such a thing. Look forward to seeing your dogs in the future!

Westminster is the greatest showcase for dogs and a great promotion for pure breed dogs and the people involve with the sport. To show a dog there or judge at the show is a great thrill.

Due to a conflict of interest where the handler and the dogs work and or live at a kennel that is leased from the group judge in this case configure the conflict.

At least, the two champions had the right to compete for the best of breed class under different judges and win. Therefore their eligibility to be seen at the terrier group representing their breeds but not been able to compete in name of fairness.

This may had been the first time this situation presents itself at Westminster but not on regular shows where the dogs may simply be withdrawn from the group ring altogether.

Mr. Green is one of the most respected and knowledgeable terrier people in the world and every exhibitor and public in general awaited for his opinion on that night a thrill and an honor for the competitors who were lucky enough to get before him. Such thrill Lucas and Romeo were able to briefly share at the Westminster ring. Next to the rest of the champions celebrating the sportsmanship of the dog world.

I have written for an explanation but have not heard back from the Westminster Dog Show yet.