“Whoever brings it home, it’s team,” she said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She teared up talking about the result because she and her husband, Justin Smithey of Sugar Valley, Georgia, co-own both dogs. “Dachshunds are the best breed in the world!” handler Carlos Puig told the cheering crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Also out was Slick the border collie, who won the herding group a year ago. Last year, husband Bill guided Flynn the bichon frise to best in show.
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Please try again. NEW YORK (Reuters) - A longhaired dachshund, a Havanese, a schipperke and a bouvier des Flandres triumphed at Monday’s group competitions at the 143nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the lead-up to the big day - competition for Best in Show. But his bid for a Triple Crown of dogdom ended when he was topped by Bourbon, his sister and littermate. For Pickett Smithey, the win was a bit bittersweet. Best of Winners – Longhaired DoRae’s Head Over Heels v Corribelle Owners: Nancy Colson and Steven Garza This year’s Westminster features two new breeds, the grand basset griffon Vendeen (grahnd bah-SAY’ grih-FAHN’ vahn-DAY’-ahn) and the Nederlandse kooikerhondje (NAY’-dehr-lahn-seh KOY’-kehr-hahnd-jeh). The two-day event at Madison Square Garden drew challengers from all 50 U.S. states and 14 other countries, including Russia, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Japan. Golden retrievers, Labs, Chihuahuas and Dalmatians are among other well-liked dogs that have gotten totally shut out here. Bono was handled by Taffe McFadden. This year's best long-haired dachshund might be a case in point. Owners: Carlos Puig, Wayne Helkes , Paula Carter and Kim Vidrine Handler: Carlos Puig. Pictured below - Dogs in Review - February/March 2006 Issue, p.259. Judge Patricia Craige Trotter, asked what she liked about the hounds group winner, said: “What’s not to like?”, Puig said Burns will retire after tomorrow’s challenge and that winning the group was “the icing on the cake.”.
Fans chanted his name last year as he made the rounds in the championship ring last February. NEW YORK — Could this really be the year that dachshunds get out of the Westminster doghouse? Golden retrievers, Labs, Chihuahuas and Dalmatians are among other well-liked dogs that have gotten totally shut out here. Always a popular pooch, somehow they’ve never walked off with best in show at America’s top dog competition. “Dachshunds are the best breed in the world!” handler Carlos Puig told the cheering crowd at Madison Square Garden. But that could change after sprightly Burns won the hound group Monday night at Madison Square Garden. This year’s Westminster features two new breeds, the grand basset griffon Vendeen (grahnd bah-SAY’ grih-FAHN’ vahn-DAY’-ahn) and the Nederlandse kooikerhondje (NAY’-dehr-lahn-seh KOY’-kehr-hahnd-jeh). All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “It’s his favorite thing in the world, showing,” said Christa Cook, who showed him in the Madison Square Garden ring. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. But his bid for a Triple Crown of dogdom ended when he was topped by Bourbon, his sister and littermate. Bono was handled by Taffe McFadden. out of Gamble -Below: CH YNot a Piece of Pie MWP is now owned by Carlos Puig in Round Lake Illinois. Six-year-old Colton dazzled the crowd with his thick coat of black hair and cheeky grin. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Burns, a longhaired dachshund, won the hound group on Monday. “Dachshunds are the best breed in the world!” handler Carlos Puig told the cheering crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Whiskey had won the prized National Dog Show televised on Thanksgiving Day and the prominent AKC event shown on New Year’s Day. Biggie drew cheers again, but finished second in the toy group to the Havanese, the national dog of Cuba. She teared up talking about the result because she and her husband, Justin Smithey of Sugar Valley, Georgia, co-own both dogs. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments.