You're perfect as you are, Daniel, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The judges simply decided that Siba was better at being a poodle than Daniel was at being a golden retriever.įrankly, the whole concept of the "ideal" dog perpetuates unrealistic and damaging canine beauty standards. However, this is more of an issue of breed preference than with the specific dog. Many in the audience considered Daniel to be a much more appealing pup than Siba, and I can't say I disagree. The judges also all conform to the same written, uniform standard of what is considered "ideal," so nobody can go rogue and say that their ideal border collie weighs 100 pounds and just lies in bed with you all day. Rather, judges evaluate each dog to determine which is closest the "ideal" of their specific breed. To understand how this apparent injustice occurred, it is imperative to understand the Westminster Dog Show's judging criteria.ĭespite common belief, the judges aren't looking for the best, most doggy dog. Many are using the hashtag #DanielWasRobbed, and some even booed when Best in Show was announced. Daniel lost out to Siba, and general sentiment has been that this was a terrible call. In contrast, poodles have won five times.
A golden retriever has never won Best in Show, so the good boy had the rare chance to make history as well. The audience cheered loudly when Daniel's handler Karen Mammano showed him off for judging, making it clear he was the crowd favourite. Carrying his bright blue Sporting ribbon off in his mouth, it seemed impossible to conceive there could be a gooder dog in the competition. Daniel instantly charmed everyone with his joyful smile, sweet demeanour, and undeniable fluffiness.
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