Topic: Westminster Kennel Club

The Curious Case of Cruz, Mysteriously Poisoned Show Dog

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The 3-year-old Samoyed died shortly after competing in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, and his human owners are looking at foul play. Was it case of activists poisoning a show dog, a hotel pesticide problem, or something entirely different?

By Esther Zuckerman

Feb 13, 2013

Trimming the Times

A New Minimum Wage, Frank Lautenberg, and Silicon Valley's Next Political Move

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Feb 12, 2013

The Pope's Legacy, a Buddhist Scandal, and the Science of Violent Video Games

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Feb 11, 2013

Everything You Might Want to Know About the 2013 Westminster Dog Show

In case you find yourself watching, or trying to talk about something other than Best in Show, here's the world of Westminster now — the workouts, the favorites, the controversies (there's a murder this year), and, you know, the places to find cute photos.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Feb 11, 2013

Trimming the Times

A Landmark Nuclear Deal, Female Gun Owners, and the Dog Show

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Jen Doll

Feb 15, 2012

Malachy the Pekinese Faces Backlash After Best in Show Win

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.

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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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