Topic: Westminster Kennel Club

Malachy the Pekinese Faces Backlash After Best in Show Win

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Perhaps the greatest badge of honor for a dog is to be awarded the grand prize of dog-hood, Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Tell that to some folks on the Internet who apparently can't stand this year's winner.

By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 15, 2012

Pekingese Wins Best in Show at Westminster

A Pekingese named Malachy took home "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night, the fourth of his breed to win the ultimate prize in high stakes dog breeding. 

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 11, 2012

Meet the Xoloitzcuintli, Plus 5 More Breeds Debuting at Westminster 2012

Six new breeds are poised to make their debuts at the Westminster Kennel Club's 136th Annual Dog Show, after having received official recognition from the American Kennel Club. Let's get acquainted with the frosh class!

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