The 132nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicked off on February 11, 2008, with 2600 dogs representing a record 169 different breeds competing for the coveted Silver Bowl. 

Among them were 11 Affenpinschers, who took center stage on February 12, all trying to make a favorable impression on judge Charles Trotter in Ring 2.

Ch Tamarin Tug, owned by Jacqueline L Stacy & W Terry Stacy, took top Affenpinscher honors at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This adorable Affen also recently took top honors at the Fort Bend Kennel Club show last month.  Best in Opposite Sex went to Ch Pramada's Naughty Natalie, a lovely three year old Affen.

Boston's top Affen, Ch Yarrow's Action Jackson, received an honorable mention.

Other Affen show entrants are as follows:

AFFENPINSCHER
Judge: Mr. Charles Trotter
Day: February 12, 2008
Time: 10:45
Ring: 2

5     Ch Yarrow's Action Jackson Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Dog AKC: TR 14033601 Date of Birth: March 05, 2003 Breeder: Beth Sweigart & Letisha Wubbel Sire: Ch Yarrow's Mighty Joe Young Dam: Ch Yarrow's Maid To Order Owner: Dr & Mrs William Truesdale & Letisha Wubbel Photos: Breed judging

6     Ch Tamarin Tug Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Dog AKC: TR 21889401 Date of Birth: February 13, 2004 Breeder: Jacqueline L Stacy & W Terry Stacy Sire: Ch Tamarin Toast'Em Dam: Ch Tamarin Teena Owner: Phil & Patti Smith Photos: Breed judging

7     Ch Pramada's Naughty Natalie Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Bitch AKC: TR 37516901 Date of Birth: April 30, 2005 Breeder: Pamela B Peat & David J Peat & Jackie Stacy Sire: Ch Tamarin Trevor Dam: Ch Tamarin Tipper Owner: Dean W Gehnert & Lucy Bitz Photos: Breed judging

8     Ch Hilanne's Shoot For The Moon Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Dog AKC: TR 59454702 Date of Birth: February 25, 2006 Breeder: Sandra M Lex Sire: Ch Yarrow's Over The Moonq Dam: Ch Hilane's Just Look At Me Owner: Sandra M Lex

9     Ch Hilanes Mr November Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Dog AKC: TR 35352401 Date of Birth: February 08, 2005 Breeder: Jerome J Cushman Sire: Ch Yarrow's Over The Moon Dam: Ch Tamarin Top Spin At Yarrow Owner: Melissa Hammond

10     Ch Tamarin Twiggy Peasticks Breed: Affenpinscher Sex: Bitch AKC: TR 47439701 Date of Birth: December 30, 2005 Breeder: Terry Stacy & Jacqueline Stacy Sire: Ch Tamarin Tip-Off Dam: Ch Tamarin Flossie Teacake Owner: Ramona M Fine

11     Ch Tamarin Templar Nyteflyte
Breed: Affenpinscher
Sex: Dog
AKC: TR 54458401
Date of Birth: May 26, 2006
Breeder: Connie S Clapp & Jacqueline L Stacy
Sire: Ch Tamarin Travis
Dam: Ch Tamarin Temptress
Owner: Tim Culver & Pam Culver & Jackie Culver

The complete judging video is available on the Affenpinscher breed page on the Westminster Kennel Club website.

A beagle, Uno, was the overall winner for 2008.

Photo courtesy of Westminster KC website.