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Poodle Has Poofiest Odds at Westminster

Vegas sets lines for fun, but insiders say it may be beagle's year

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 12, 2008 11:20 AM CST
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(Newser) – Remy, the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's nonsporting group, may have tonight's Best in Show honors within reach of her poofy poodle paws. Vegas oddsmakers think so, anyway: One puts the odds of a standard poodle victory at 25-1, reports the New York Times. But Remy's handler says, “I think the beagle and the German shepherd should be the favorites."

His chances of being right are only 50-50—last night's herding group competition went to the Australian shepherd, Deuce. The Vegas numbers are based on the breed's record, anyway, not on individual dogs' rankings. Other pooches competing with Remy tonight are Uno, the beagle who won the hound group; terrier champ Charmin, a Sealyham; and the victors in tonight's three group competitions.

Charmin, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Charmin won the Best in Group. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Charmin, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Charmin won the Best in Group. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, winner of the hound group poses with his blue ribbon at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, winner of the hound group poses with his blue ribbon at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter...   (Associated Press)
Remy, a standard poodle, competes in the non-sporting group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Remy won best in Group, and is considered a frontrunner for Best in Show... by Vegas oddsmakers, that is. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Remy, a standard poodle, competes in the non-sporting group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Remy won best in Group, and is considered...   (Associated Press)
Charmin, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Charmin won the Best in Group. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Charmin, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Charmin won the Best in Group. (AP...   (Associated Press)
An Australian shepherd named Deuce and Jessica Plourde celebrate winning Best in Group during the herding group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
An Australian shepherd named Deuce and Jessica Plourde celebrate winning Best in Group during the herding group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New...   (Associated Press)
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, looks up at his handler during the hound group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Uno won the Best in Group, and show insiders think he may have a good shot at...
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, looks up at his handler during the hound group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Uno won the...   (Associated Press)
Patricia Hearst poses for a picture with her French bulldog, Diva, at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Diva was named Best of Opposite Sex. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Patricia Hearst poses for a picture with her French bulldog, Diva, at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Diva was named Best of Opposite...   (Associated Press)
An Australian shepherd named Deuce competes in the herding group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Deuce won best in Group. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
An Australian shepherd named Deuce competes in the herding group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Deuce won best in Group. ...   (Associated Press)
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, licks his lips during the hound group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Uno won the Best in Group. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Uno, a 15-inch beagle, licks his lips during the hound group competition at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Uno won the Best in...   (Associated Press)
Remy, a standard poodle, jumps into the arms of Christian Manelopoulos, center, after being declared the winner of the non-sporting group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Remy won Best in Group. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Remy, a standard poodle, jumps into the arms of Christian Manelopoulos, center, after being declared the winner of the non-sporting group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square...   (Associated Press)
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