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NEWS ABOUT: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show stories: 4 news summaries

(AP) - An old Sussex spaniel taught dogdom a new trick. At 10, Stump became the oldest best-in-show winner ever at the Westminster Kennel Club tonight. A nearly full crowd at Madison Square Garden cheered loudly when judge Sari Tietjen pointed to the new champion. Perhaps the fans knew Stump's back story—... More »

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Economy Takes Chomp Out of America's Top Dog Show

Westminster Kennel Club show empties out as economy goes to the dogs

Feb 10, 09 2:34 AM CST
(Newser) - America's top dog will be crowned at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan tonight but the rough economy has thinned out the pack, reports AP. At $75 per entry, the event fell 14 pooches short of its usual 2,500 competitors. Human onlookers were also fewer than... More »

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recession • PETA • Madison Square Garden • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • poodle • dog

Dog Show a Snap for Beagle

Uno does Snoopy proud with Best in Show at Westminster

Feb 13, 08 6:40 AM CST
(Newser) - As he is wont to do, Uno celebrated his historic Best in Show victory by baying, reports the New York Times. The first beagle to take the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's top prize, Uno joyfully expressed himself throughout most of last night's final round. "What a personality,"... More »

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • beagle • poodle • dog

Poodle Has Poofiest Odds
at Westminster

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

Feb 12, 08 11:20 AM CST
(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... More »

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • WKC • beagle • poodle • Sealyham terrier • Australian shepherd • Best in Show • Vegas odds • dog

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