I was hoping the tibetan mastiff would win group. What a gorgeous coat!! Reminded me of a lion. I also loved that the newf grabbed it's leash. How utterly cute!
I was not surprised that the dane did not win, it's been quite some time since one has done so well.
I was not surprised though when the schnauzer won. Spirit has been winning shows left and right over the last year or so. She really is a gorgeous dog.
I like to think they gave the win to the sussex b/c he came ouf of 5 yrs of retirement just for this show and he was 10 yrs old (I know that's not how they judge, but I'm nostalgic that way). Plus you gotta love his name. Stump. I remember him from the early '00's