Top Dogs: Breeds With a Winning Tradition at Westminster


Updated 02/16/12 3:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Breeds Who Have Won Westminster Dog Show More Than Once

Malachy the Pekingese has the face of a winner, and judges have thought so, too — three other times throughout the 136-year history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But the Pekingese's prowess as best in show pales in comparison to the English Springer Spaniel (the breed is a six-time winner), Scottish terrier (an eight-time winner), and Wirehaired Fox Terrier — the breed has won the Read more

Congratulations to Malachy, Apple of Our Eye!


Updated 02/21/12 10:04 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Pictures

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show judge Cindy Vogels had a seriously tough job last night selecting a Best in Show winner among Capi the German Shepherd, Fifi the Doberman Pinscher, Emily the Irish Setter, Ian the Dalmatian, Chelsey the Kerry Blue Terrier, Cinders the Wirehaired Dachshund, and Malachy the Pekingese. It was a nail-biter, but ultimately Malachy (Ch Palacegarden Malachy) prevailed! Read more

Of Hounds and Herders: A First Day Best of Breed Recap


Updated 02/14/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2012 Westminster Dog Show Best of Breed

The competition was fierce, but fortunately, the competitors were on their best behavior. Day one of the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show drew a star-studded cast of characters: Tina Fey, James Bond, Ava Gardner, Giorgio Armani, and Martha Stewart . . . OK, the first four were the names of show dogs, but Martha really was there in support of her Chow Chow Genghis Khan (who won Best of Read more

Trailblazers: First-Time Westminster Best in Show Winners


Updated 02/13/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

First-Time Westminster Dog Show Best in Show Winner Pictures

Last year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show winner Hickory was the first of her breed, the Scottish deerhound, to win the coveted best in show prize. She's among quite a number of first-timers in the show's 105-year history who will (hopefully!) pave the way for more of their kind. We think that every breed deserves a prize for being cute and unique and we envy the group of judges who ultimately Read more

Can You ID These Past Westminster Winners?


Updated 02/07/12 10:00 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Westminster Dog Show Best in Show Recent Winners Pictures

One week from tomorrow, one pooch will be crowned best in show at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Can you remember the top dogs from the last nine years? Look at these furry faces and brush up! Question 1 of 9In 2008, best in show was awarded to the big beagle named: Cero Uno Dos Quince Read more

2011 Westminster Dog Show Winners and Behind-the-Scenes Pics


Updated 02/21/11 8:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of 2011 Westminster Dog Show Winners

In case you missed it, the Westminster Dog Show finished up this week, and we have a top dog! Meet Scottish Deerhound GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, aka Hickory, this year's Best in Show champ! Hickory was the winner of the Hound Group, with Pekingese pup GCH Palacegarden Malachy topping the Toys, Chinese Shar-Pei GCH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway as the Non-Sporting winner, GCH Tolkien Raintree Mister Read more

Do You Treat Your Pets Like Royalty?


Updated 02/16/11 3:49 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 2 comments

Preparations For Westminster Dog Show

The Westminster Dog Show starts today, but some pooches have been preparing for the show since last week. A Wall Street Journal article gives us a peek into the pampering some pups are treated to before the show: private jets, an army of handlers and stylists, and hours of grooming, all of which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Sounds pretty over the top, but the owners of these furry Read more

What Do You Know About Scottish Terriers?


Updated 02/19/10 12:20 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Facts About Scottish Terriers

Did you know this breed has won Westminster more than any other except the Wire Fox Terrier?! Lil Sadie's post-victory duties included ringing the NYSE Opening Bell yesterday and making the talk show rounds. Let's still celebrate this Scottish Terrier with a short quiz. See if you know much about these feisty pups and can pick the right answers when you start now! Take the Quiz Read more

Stop and Sniff? Curry Spies a Show Ring Snack


Updated 04/09/10 2:07 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 4 comments

Stop and Sniff? Curry Spies a Show Ring Snack

Show dogs need to be top of the line in concentration — cheering fans, a judge (read: stranger) feeling them up, and a whole new location for stop and sniff. My favorite giggle-worthy moment at Westminster 2010 came from this Glen of Imaal Terrier. A first timer at Westminster, let's just say it wasn't Curry's first time trolling for treats. Read more