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The Scoop: Charmin Wins Crufts!

PetSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:51 -0700

Do you recognize this furry face? It's Cha-Cha-Cha, Charmin. (Sorry, I'm feeling punchy.) The Sealyham Terrier won the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, captured the terrier group title for the 2008 Westminster Dog Show and now just won Crufts Best in Show!After last August's documentary claiming the Crufts Kennel Club allowed (or, at the very least, did not protect against) damaging breeding practices, both the RSPCA and major sponsor Pedigree pulled out of partnerships with this event, and the BBC television refused to air the show. I hope the organization evaluates and improves upon this issue going forward and, although I almost didn't cover this event at all, I decided that this stateside cutie deserves his moment to shine.

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Will Charmin Win Westminster, Too?

PetSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:30:34 -0800

Of the four groups showing tonight – Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting, and Herding – three of the four pooches that captured Best in Group at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship have now captured their breed competitions at Westminster, too. That means, in addition to the other fabulous breeds included in those four groups, we'll see some familiar faces again tonight! Charmin, the Sealyham Terrier, that won both the Terrier and Best in Show title has captured the Sealyham spot, Geneva that captured the Herding group title will be the German Shepherd we see, and über-cute Uno, this 15-in. Beagle who won the Hound group, will be our Beagle du jour. Congratulations to those three pooches, and all the others that will be measuring up to the standards – I'll be updating as the show goes on, so check back on PetSugar tonight! In the meantime, if you're curious where little Uno is getting his exercise, read more.

When you spend hours and hours washing, grooming, pruning, and preening a pup, you certainly don't want him to get all messed up before show time! The nearby Hotel Pennsylvania opens their doors to the many doggies and handlers by converting function space into what's likely the largest indoor pet spa in all of New York – adorable little Uno gets his exercise on one of the treadmills (there's also indoor potty stations set up) so his shiny coat and clean paws don't get soiled from the weekend snow – and current freezing temps – in the Big Apple.

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The AKC/Eukanuba National Champion Is...

PetSugar — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:00:46 -0800

What a great show this year! Even though it was filmed in Long Beach, Calif. back in December, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship premiered on TV last night. Of course, this was a must-watch for North and I as we curled up with a couple friends and some popcorn and peanut butter. After going through each of the groups, the final seven pooches – five females and two males – came out into the ring. After closer inspection and some deliberation, this Sealyham Terrier was (figuratively) crowned best in show! With a full name of Ch Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice, the pooch is called Charmin for short . . . earning that ultra cute name because of his resemblance to a ball of white fluff! To learn which other dogs topped their groups (and see when you can catch the next airing of this show), read more.

Terrier: Sealyham Terrier (Charmin)
Sporting: Weimaraner (Marge)
Hound: Beagle-15-inch (Uno)
Working: Akita (Macey)
Toy: Toy Poodle (Vikki)
Non-sporting: Standard Poodle (Yes)
Herding: German Shepherd (Geneva)

AKC Eukanuba National Championship on Animal Planet (all times EST)

Sun., Feb. 3 – noon to 3 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 7 – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. & 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sat., Feb. 9 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 17, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 23, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. & 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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2009 Westminster Winners: Terrier Group

PetSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:30 -0800

Terriers, the winningest group of all, may be so successful based on their breeding! Meant to be always on their toes, these pooches are little showoffs in the ring. Playing into the spunky doggies, judge Peter Green made crazy squeaking and quacking noises – he sure knows how to get a reaction! Regardless of his antics, and the pups' responses, do you think Charmin won this group again? Find out when you read more.

Sadly, it wasn't this Sealyham's year as the Scotty dog came out on top, actually swapping their no. 1 and no. 2 placements from last year! What a year for Scotland with the Scottish Deerhound and the Scottish Terrier ready to compete in Best in Show tonight.

Rounding out the top four finishers:

Scottish Terrier: Ch Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot. Female born Apr. 2, 2005.
Sealyham Terrier: Ch Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice. Male born May 19, 2004.
Norwich Terrier: Ch Skyscot's Poker Chip. Male born June 17, 2006.
Miniature Schnauzer: Ch Earthsong Remedy For The Blues. Male born Dec. 21, 2006.

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The AKC/Eukanuba National Champion Is...

PetSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:30:46 -0800

Even though it was filmed in Long Beach, CA back in December, the 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship premiered on TV Saturday night. Of course, this was a must-watch for North and I as we once again curled up with friends and food to see the pups.

North was pretty sad when Elmer the Boston Terrier didn't place in his group (and went in the bedroom to sulk), but the rest of us tuned in for all the results and seven finalists to come into the ring. There were several familiar faces atop the groups, too, including this pretty pointer, Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry.

To see which other dogs topped their groups and why this pup looks so familiar, read more.

Sporting: Pointer (Holly)
Terrier: Sealyham Terrier (Merci)
Hound: Scottish Deerhound (Ouija)
Working: Alaskan Malamute (Black Bear)
Toy: Brussels Griffon (Lincoln)
Non-sporting: Standard Poodle (Yes)
Herding: Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Carly)

Champion of the 2008 National Dog Show (as well as a second place group finish at last year's Westminster), the pointer called "Holly" was the big winner this time, too. Even though she's a pretty pup, I was secretly pulling for Merci, brother of the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion, Charmin. We'll see more furry faces – even some of the same ones, too – at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show less than two weeks away!

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2008 Westminster Winner: Best in Show!

PetSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:30:06 -0800

It's the moment I've been waiting for! The results are in for all seven groups. I've listed the competing pups and the last time their breed took Best in Show at Westminster:

Group	Breed	Name	Last Won In
Hound	Beagle (15-in.)	Uno	Never
Terrier	Sealyham Terrier	Charmin	1977
Non-Sporting	Poodle (Standard)	Remy	1991
Herding	Australian Shepherd	Deuce	Never
Sporting	Weimaraner	Marge	Never
Toy	Poodle (Toy)	Vikki	1961
Working	Akita	Macey	Never

See who won it all when you read more.

Hooray! Look at Uno, the Best in Show at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! Of all the groups, the hounds have suffered the longest drought in the final ring – it's been 25 years since a member has taken Best in Show when an Afghan Hound won in 1983! But, enough with the history, I'm so crazy for this pup that I'm working on a gallery of cute piccys of him in the ring receiving his title – this won't be the last you see of Uno being número uno!

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2008 Westminster Winners: Terrier Group

PetSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:10:37 -0800

Woof! The Terrier group has brought home more titles than any of the other seven groups with various terrier breeds winning a record 45 times since the Best in Show award was first introduced in 1907! These typically high-energy pups are bred to be agile enough to "go to ground" to pursue various quarry like rats, foxes, and other vermin and often display a large amount of determination and courage . . . in a pretty small package. Curious who took the group last night, then read more.

Could the Reign of Terrier continue tomorrow night at Best in Show? Charmin (the Sealyham) already took home the big title at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, and he was looking just as smashing last night as he captured the Terrier group once again.

Rounding out the top four finishers:

Sealyham Terrier: Ch Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice. Male born May 19, 2004.
Scottish Terrier: Ch Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot. Female born Apr. 2, 2005.
Norfolk Terrier: Ch Max-Well's Viper. Male born Mar. 30, 2006.
Fox Terrier (Smooth): Ch Torquay S Demetrio. Male born Apr. 24, 2002.

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