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blueblood
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080213/ap_on_re_us/dog_show;_ylt=AtVFKx0TRLqy00TWw.zXonas0NUE
I couldn't resist. Is his middle name John?
NEW YORK - Start dancin', Snoopy. You're out of the Westminster doghouse. At long last, a beagle is America's top dog. Baying and barking to his heart's delight, Uno lived up every bit to his name Tuesday night, becoming the first of his breed to win best in show at the nation's biggest canine competition.
"He's a people's dog, a merry little hound," handler Aaron Wilkerson said.
A sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden that called and chanted Uno's name stood and roared when he was picked as numero uno. He got right into the act, jumping on Wilkerson and confirming his other title: noisiest in show.
Years from now, it'll be known as the "ah-roo!" heard 'round the ring.
The only breed consistently among the nation's most popular dogs for nearly 100 years, a beagle had never won in the 100 times the Westminster Kennel Club had chosen a winner. That changed when judge J. Donald Jones pointed to this nearly 3-year-old package of personality.
 
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Ellie
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 08:57:48 AM
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Huh. Stupid question, but are there two Westminsters? My dad just sent us an email that said a poodle came in first place and that the sire of his dog's current unborn pups (a bulldog) came in second.
We don't follow dog shows at all, so I don't have a clue. |
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HBG
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 09:12:31 AM
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| Doggone it....I love that show...haven't missed it in many many years. =( |
My dad used to say, 'You wouldn't worry so much about what people thought about you if you knew how seldom they did.
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John Beagle
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 09:30:59 AM
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This is the first time a Beagle has won.
I say three cheers for Beagles! |
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buck35
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 09:51:50 AM
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Hip Hip Hooray
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Tracy
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kolby
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 10:29:51 AM
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[i]Originally posted by Ellie[/i]
[br]Huh. Stupid question, but are there two Westminsters? My dad just sent us an email that said a poodle came in first place and that the sire of his dog's current unborn pups (a bulldog) came in second.
We don't follow dog shows at all, so I don't have a clue.
There is only one Westminster show. There are several other dog shows that occur throughout the year.
I just looked it up. Your dad was talking about the Poodle that won the Non-Sporting Group and the Bulldog that placed second in that group. Best of Show (best of all group winners) was the Beagle. |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:17:16 AM
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| Beagles are cool! |
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Ellie
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:22:17 AM
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[i]Originally posted by kolby[/i]
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[i]Originally posted by Ellie[/i]
[br]Huh. Stupid question, but are there two Westminsters? My dad just sent us an email that said a poodle came in first place and that the sire of his dog's current unborn pups (a bulldog) came in second.
We don't follow dog shows at all, so I don't have a clue.
There is only one Westminster show. There are several other dog shows that occur throughout the year.
I just looked it up. Your dad was talking about the Poodle that won the Non-Sporting Group and the Bulldog that placed second in that group. Best of Show (best of all group winners) was the Beagle.
Thank you very much! He sent me a picture of the bulldog with a big sign in front of it that says "Westminster" so I was wondering. |
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buckeyenut
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:24:20 AM
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I was hoping for the Yorkie they call Chandler Bing but it's nice the Beagle finally got his due!
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Geranium
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 4:22:40 PM
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| If you haven't watched the movie "Best in Show", it's quite funny! I strongly suggest renting it. |
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zubrU2
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 9:12:40 PM
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| Yes, I heard this on the news tonight. I was flabbergasted when they said that people now want to own beagles. We owned one many years ago and it was by far the dumbest dog we've ever had! |
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2015hornetsMOM
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:05:34 PM
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| Never watch but caught it last night at the tail end and couldn't believe it was a beagle. But a cutey! |
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2015hornetsMOM
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:07:49 PM
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Didn't read your post before I posted. We had a beagle for 5 years and she was the best dog we ever had! She was so loyal to both my husband and I and really kept and eye on our boys. She wouldn't let anyone mistreat them or even act like they wanted to!
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[i]Originally posted by zubrU2[/i]
[br]Yes, I heard this on the news tonight. I was flabbergasted when they said that people now want to own beagles. We owned one many years ago and it was by far the dumbest dog we've ever had!
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John Beagle
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Posted - 02/14/2008 : 3:32:02 PM
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Generally, Beagles are considered the best looking dogs overall. No wrinkly faces, no crazy fur styles, no smashed in noses.
I can't help but be proud that a Beagle won. Kinda brings a tear to my eye. |
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Doc
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Posted - 02/14/2008 : 3:58:24 PM
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| Congrats on the win, John. |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 02/14/2008 : 4:05:24 PM
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 This calls for a beer! |
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Hail, Snoopy! Beagle wins Westminster
