Siba The Standard Poodle Beats Out Fan Favorite Daniel For Westminster Crown

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fit for a King! Charles adopts first dog in two decades - shortly after Queen Camilla welcomed new rescue puppy Moley

King Charles has adopted his first dog in more than 20 years - as he and Queen Camilla welcome two new puppies to the Royal Family. King Charles has adopted his first dog in more than 20 years - as he and Queen Camilla welcome two new puppies to the Royal Family The monarch, 76, was given the Lagotto Romagnolo …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dogs from great Danes to terriers head into the ring at Westminster show

Associated Press

Big dogs are having their day at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, where a bunch of massive breeds are being judged Tuesday. Although Great Danes, mastiffs, Newfoundlands and others classified as “working” dogs are competing, so are terriers, the mostly small vermin-hunters known for their outsized personalities. Four finalists were chosen Monday: a bichon frisé called Neal, a whippet …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Westminster show dogs have such unique names

India Today

They have names that could make a random password generator cry uncle. Her name says it all,” Fred Ortiz said as he groomed the Brussels griffon to compete Monday at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. In semifinals Monday night at Madison Square Garden, judges chose a bichon frise known as Neal; a German shepherd named Mercedes, who was last …

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1 month, 1 week ago

What the Westminster show dogs’ names mean

Associated Press

They have names that could make a random password generator cry uncle. After agility and obedience contests Saturday, Westminster’s main competition began Monday with breed-by-breed judging that leads to U.S. dogdom’s most illustrious best in show prize, awarded Tuesday night. In semifinals Monday night at Madison Square Garden, judges chose a bichon frise known as Neal; a German shepherd named …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What makes a dog a winner? A Westminster Kennel Club judge explains

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The competitors can come in forms as different as a Chihuahua, a great Dane, a bulldog and a greyhound. “When you’re judging at Westminster on any level, it’s unlike any other judging experience,” said Donald Sturz, who awarded the top prize in 2022 to a bloodhound named Trumpet. The hands-on examination ended with Sturz gently lifting Fiona …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Call it the Dog Bowl. Westminster show’s canine athletes get their piece of Super Bowl weekend

Associated Press

NEW YORK — They’re at the top of their sport. Benny, left, and Tansey, Norwich Terriers, sit in a stroller at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “I always said I wanted people to call the Super Bowl ‘the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year — and back at New York’s Madison Square Garden for the first time since early 2020. Or could this be the year for Monty the giant schnauzer, who was a Westminster finalist the last two years, won the American Kennel Club’s big show in December …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Three puppies on a shirt! England stars and their beloved pets who will bark them on at the Euros - with Phil Foden's French bulldog, Kane's two labradors and Declan Rice's cockapoo Raffa all part of

Daily Mail

England's Three Lions heroes will be barked to victory in Germany by their army of pet dogs. Pictures of England ace Declan Rice's pet cockapoo named Raffa have provided popular online Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher's pet Chow Chow Freddie has his social media account England skipper Harry Kane is seen posing with his two pet labradors named Brady and Wilson …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Westminster dog show is a study in canine contrasts as top prize awaits

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By the end of Tuesday night, one of the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Westminster dog show has its first mixed-breed agility winner, and her name is Nimble

Associated Press

NEW YORK — When the Westminster Kennel Club dog show added an agility competition a decade ago, it opened U.S. dogdom’s most elite door to mixed breeds for the first time since the late 1800s. But purebreds won every year — until Saturday, when a border collie-papillion mix aptly named Nimble outran and outmaneuvered 50 other finalists to seize the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Small but mighty Nimble becomes first mixed-breed dog to win Westminster agility title

NPR

Small but mighty Nimble becomes first mixed-breed dog to win Westminster agility title Enlarge this image toggle caption Jennifer Peltz/AP Jennifer Peltz/AP She was nimble, she was oh-so-very quick – with the perfect moniker to match. A 6-year-old canine from of Ellicott City, Md., named Nimble beat out 350 competitors to become the first mixed-breed dog to win the Westminster …

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10 months, 1 week ago

At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Less than three years ago, Mary Ann and David Giordano were taking turns lying on the living room floor with their Afghan hound Frankie, hand-feeding the desperately ill dog anything she would eat. Comet, a Shih Tzu, right, competes in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Associated Press

NEW YORK — To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look pretty simple: Get a dog. It’s a year that has been challenging for the kennel club: The show chairman died last fall, and a planned judge was charged in March with possession of child sexual abuse materials. Also entered are Comet, a Shih …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dog show begins in Ooty

The Hindu

The 102nd obedience trials as well as the Golden Retriever, Daschund and Great Dane speciality dog shows were held in Udhagamandalam on Friday. Rajini Krishnamurthy, president of the South of India Kennel Club, said that 31 entries took part in the obedience trials, that was judged by Patrick Wong from Singapore. A total of 48 Golden Retrievers, 69 Daschunds and …

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1 year ago

America’s favourite dog breed has changed – and not everyone is happy about it

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. French bulldogs remained the United States' most commonly …

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1 year ago

AKC's list of most popular dog breeds in the US

Associated Press

NEW YORK — French bulldogs. Frenchies remained the United States’ most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. Frenchies remained the United States’ most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday, March 20, 2024. FILE - A cane corso competes at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Minister’s cockapoo wins Westminster Dog of the Year

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many employers are dog friendly and that's brilliant because the more you can support …

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1 year, 7 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: German Shepherd 'Syko' owner Lynda Hudson posts cryptic message blaming woman for being 'very quick' to put her Toy Poodle to sleep after attack outside La Librairie des Enfants bookstore

Daily Mail

The owner of a German Shephard which brutally attacked a smaller dog and broke its spine has been slammed after posting several cryptic messages online. Lynda Hudson, 58, has attempted to defend herself after her white 98lb dog called 'Syko' mauled several smaller pups outside the quaint French bookstore La Librairie des Enfants on the Upper East Side. Personal trainer …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Sophie Habboo looks leggy in sporty hotpants as she and husband Jamie Laing enjoy a brunch date in Mayfair with their pet pooches

Daily Mail

Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing enjoyed a low-key brunch date at Cecconi's in London's Mayfair with their pet pooches on Sunday. Out and about: Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing enjoyed a low-key brunch date at Cecconi's in London's Mayfair with their pet pooches on Sunday Lunch date: Jamie, 34, who rocked an all black ensemble, held their dog Bobbie on …

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1 year, 10 months ago

A ‘PBGV’ wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed

Associated Press

NEW YORK — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show …

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1 year, 10 months ago

A dog named Buddy Holly wins best in show at Westminster, a first for his breed

NPR

A dog named Buddy Holly wins best in show at Westminster, a first for his breed Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP A petit basset griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly won best in show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, a first for his breed. "I never thought a PBGV would do this," …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The Frenchie becomes a favorite — and a dog-show contender

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The United States’ new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial French bulldog — has never won the nation’s pre-eminent dog show. THEIR MEDIA IMAGE IMPACTS THEIR POPULARITY “Just like humans, dogs get characterized for what they can do, but more importantly what they can symbolize,” says Cameron Whitley, a Western Washington University sociology professor and the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Buddy Holly wins top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

LA Times

Buddy Holly is Best in Show. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen named after a rock legend became the first of his breed to take top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. “He moves just so easily, and we are just so proud of him.” Buddy Holly won the hound group competition to advance to the final round, where …

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1 year, 10 months ago

King Charles: He spurned Queen Elizabeth’s corgis for a new dog breed, and it’s not even the parading Charles spaniels.

Slate

Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, and no icon was more associated with the late monarch than the humble corgi. King Charles II was famous for his love of little spaniels—the diarist Samuel Pepys reported that in council meetings the king spent most of his time “playing with his dog all the while, or his codpiece, and not minding …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Associated Press

NEW YORK — To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look pretty simple: Get a dog. The process of becoming a potential best in show begins when breeders suss out which puppies in a litter have the physical attributes and disposition to shine in what’s known as “conformation” competition. “An iconic dog show event …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy To the casual viewer, competing …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Ben the Vet lists dog breeds he would never own from the Border Collie to the Great Dane and Boxer

Daily Mail

A top veterinarian has revealed five dog breeds he would never own after years of experience in the industry. The first breed Ben said he would never buy was the Doberman after a 'traumatic' incident in the clinic as more than half are prone to getting a type of heart disease Ben said while Border Collies are a relatively healthy …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Forget corgis – there’s a new top dog in the Royal household

The Telegraph

With the death of the Queen and the relocation of her two remaining dogs, Muick and Sandy, to Royal Lodge in Windsor to live with the Duke and Duchess of York, these two terriers, rescued from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, are to now take centre stage as the new royal dogs, and I couldn’t think of a better breed …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Westminster Dog of the Year to return with award dedicated to late Sir David Amess

The Independent

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2 years, 9 months ago

Sound off! Trumpet is 1st bloodhound to win Westminster show

Associated Press

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Now this hound has something to toot his horn about. A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night, marking the first time the breed has ever snared U.S. dogdom’s most coveted best in show prize. “He always walks around with as much of a smile on his face as a dog …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Trumpet the bloodhound crowned overall winner of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

ABC

A bloodhound named Trumpet has won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Key points: Four-year-old Trumpet is descended from the winner of another major show The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the most prestigious in America It looks for the dog that most represents the ideal for its breed Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Westminster dog show gets 4 finalists, and one has NFL ties

Associated Press

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Will the hound be trumpeting a victory, or is its tiny cousin toying with a win? Trumpet the bloodhound, Hollywood the Maltese, Winston the French bulldog and River the German shepherd were chosen Tuesday to advance to the final round of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. One of Winston’s owners is defensive lineman Morgan Fox, who …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Westminster dog show gets 4 finalists, and one has NFL ties

The Independent

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2 years, 9 months ago

Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Associated Press

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Thousands of dogs started competing Monday toward the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Hico, Texas, duo are mother and son, and he’s only 11, but “when we get in the ring, it’s gloves off – let the best mudi win,” Penny Allen said. So a borzoi’s handler, for instance, …

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3 years ago

Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Labrador retrievers are still tugging …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Jaime Winstone looks sensational as she steps out in an orange satin coordinate

Daily Mail

Jaime Winstone cut a very stylish figure as she stepped out in an orange co-ord on Monday. The actress stunned as she attended The Year Of The Tiger Gala Dinner in aid of Save Wild Tigers at Danesfield House Hotel And Spa in Marlow. Stunning: Jaime Winstone, 36, looked sensational as she stepped out in an orange satin Fendi coord …

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3 years, 9 months ago

The Westminster Dog Show Is This Weekend. Meet The Newcomers And Revisit Past Winners

NPR

The Westminster Dog Show Is This Weekend. Meet The Newcomers And Revisit Past Winners Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP The 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is this weekend, and there's a lot to yap about. Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP The Biewer terrier: Pronounced like "beaver," the Biewer terrier is …

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3 years, 9 months ago

No audience, new venue, but Westminster dog show barks on

Associated Press

NEW YORK — There will be plenty of tradition, pup and circumstance at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this weekend. “But I’m just, honestly, thrilled that they were able to let us have Westminster this year.” The show kicks off with an agility competition Friday, followed by weekend events including the traditional breed judging that leads to the best …

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4 years ago

O.C.’s Fletcher the dog a finalist in Cadbury Bunny Tryouts

LA Times

Fletcher, a 2-year-old golden retriever, is a constant source of joy for Huntington Beach resident Ellen Kuhnert and the people in her life. Fletcher is one of 10 national finalists in this year’s Cadbury Bunny Tryouts. The family of the winning “bunny” will receive $5,000 and has its pet featured in this year’s Cadbury Easter commercial. And he’s really competitive.” …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Wanna go for a walk? Westminster dog show leaves NYC for ’21

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Westminster dog show is set to take a long walk. The shift to the Lyndhurst site along the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, will mark the first time in more than 100 years that best in show at Westminster hasn’t been awarded at Madison Square Garden. “The wide-open outdoor space at this extraordinary venue allows …

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5 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Conrad the Sheltie makes Westminster final ring

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show : 10:58 Conrad the Shetland sheepdog is headed to the best-of-seven final ring at the Westminster dog show. He’ll join Siba the standard black poodle, Bono the Havanese and Bourbon the whippet on Tuesday night with a chance to become best in show at Madison Square Garden. Bono …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Westminster and work: Some show dogs serve, search or soothe

Associated Press

NEW YORK — From the silky strut of Afghan hounds to poodles with coats sculpted like confections, the Westminster Kennel Club’s green carpet spotlights manicured, pedigreed canines vying to be deemed top dog. The German shepherds, Labs and other pups bred and trained by the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Vet Working Dog Center are “almost like a whole different breed” …

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6 years, 1 month ago

It's Good To Be King: Wire Fox Terrier Wins Westminster Dog Show

NPR

It's Good To Be King: Wire Fox Terrier Wins Westminster Dog Show Enlarge this image toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP Frank Franklin II/AP Updated at 2:40 p.m. ET A wire fox terrier named King has taken the crown at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Sponsor Message "I look at King, he's like a beautiful painting, a piece of …

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6 years, 2 months ago

Kooiker-huh? An intro to Westminster dog show’s new breeds

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Two new breeds. The grand basset griffon Vendeen and the Nederlandse kooikerhondje make their debuts at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show next month, each getting a nationally televised turn among the more than 200 breeds and varieties on the green carpet at the nation’s premier canine contest. About 3,200 dogs, ranging from wee Malteses to strapping …

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7 years, 1 month ago

A Westminster wow: Bichon frise becomes America’s top dog

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Flynn the bichon frise won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night, a choice that seemed to surprise almost everyone in the packed crowd at Madison Square Garden. Guided by expert handler Bill McFadden, Flynn beat out Ty the giant schnauzer, Biggie the pug, Bean the Sussex spaniel, Lucy the borzoi, Slick the …

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7 years, 1 month ago

Win Like Flynn: A Bichon Frise Is This Year's Top Dog At Westminster Show

NPR

Win Like Flynn: A Bichon Frise Is This Year's Top Dog At Westminster Show Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP A bichon frise named Flynn was the surprise pick for best in show at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, taking honors as the nation's top dog. Sponsor Message …

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Siba The Standard Poodle Beats Out Fan Favorite Daniel For Westminster Crown

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