A Pekingese is best in show at Westminster
An 11-pound fluffball named Malachy took the Best in Show title at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night.
It was the fourth time a Pekingese has won at Westminster, according to the Associated Press:
“This little stump of a dog beat out the likes of a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund. A 4-year-old pompom, Malachy wobbled to his 115th overall best in show title.”
Malachy, one of more than 2,000 purebred competitors at Madison Square Garden — representing 185 breeds — won the toy group Monday night.
“Super dog, and he had a stupendous night,” Judge Cindy Vogels said after picking him as best in show. “There’s a lot of dog in a small package.”
Malachy chilled out after his win, resting on a cooling cushion.
David Fitzpatrick, Malachy’s handler and part owner, said the dog will likely retire now in East Berlin, Pa.
“He’ll probably chase squirrels and he’ll be pampered,” Fitzpatrick said.
(Photo: Seth Wenig / Associated Press)
Posted by jwoestendiek February 15th, 2012 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, best in show, david fitzpatrick, dog, dog show, dog shows, dogs, kennel club, malachy, peke, pekingese, pets, westminster
Comments
Comment from KateH
Time February 16, 2012 at 8:03 pm
That h had to rest on a cooling cushion after trotting around a ring just shows how unhealthy he is. It’s not his fault, of course, it’s the stupid breed standard that celebrates the most extreme ideas of what a Peke should look like. And I hope his retirement home has a cooling cushion, because he’ll need it after trying to chase a squirrel!
Comment from Anne’n'Spencer
Time February 15, 2012 at 8:42 am
Nothing personal against Malachy or Ohmidog, but…meh. I’ll be interested in the show again when the kennel club renews their relationship with Pedigree and the shelter pets program. This year is the first time in many years that I haven’t watched. Instead, the Beagle and I spent yesterday enjoying our special valentine from the Maryland SPCA that was sent to us by the kids. They made a nice contribution in my name.