Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Did I tell you how Sky won Westminster Best In Show?


"Sky, Wire Fox Terrier and Veteran Show Dog, Wins at Westminster"
A bloodhound named Nathan stole the crowd’s heart Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Each time a camera caught his droopy-faced countenance, or a judge came within a few feet of him, his fans at Madison Square Garden erupted. They were nuts about Nathan, who was unfazed by the commotion.

But the sentiments of Nathan Nation did not sway Betty Regina Leininger, the Best in Show judge, who wore a gown in the distinct hue of Westminster purple. She was wowed by another dog that the crowd liked, but clearly did not adore.

Instead, she leaned on a breed accustomed to the winner’s circle at the elite show. She chose a 5-year-old wire fox terrier named Sky as the winner, giving that breed its 14th win in the 138th edition of Westminster. All told, terriers have won 46 times, the most of any group. A hound has won only five times; no bloodhound has ever won.
NYT

9 comments:

Meade said...

Mixedest are bestest. (In my judgement).

Michael Haz said...

I'm going to the Chicago Auto Show today. I'm interested in a convertible, so seeing the Sporting Group led around the ring will be of particular interest.

Eric the Fruit Bat said...

The French word for breed is "race."

Make of that what you will.

Known Unknown said...

Whither diversity and Bloodhounds?

chickelit said...

For a good time and an LOL click here

Lem Vibe Bandit said...

Whither diversity and Bloodhounds?

Some kind of message there.

Evi L. Bloggerlady said...

Keep that show dog away from Meade, he would spoil it (and not from giving it too many treats).

chickelit said...

All told, terriers have won 46 times, the most of any group.

Domestic terrierism.

Lem Vibe Bandit said...

Good one chicke