by Joan Harrigan We’ve all seen Rin Tin Tin’s acts of heroism on the silver screen or read about heroic dogs rescuing drowning victims or finding lost children. But it is not every day that one hears about a puppy—less than 4-months-old—prompting his owner to seek medical treatment and perhaps saving her life as a [...]
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 11, 2014 Total Entry: 2809 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Betty Regina Leininger Dog Reg: GCh. Afterall Painting The Sky Breed: Wire Fox Terrier Handler: Gabriel Rangel Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steele, S & M Olund & D Ryan Reserve Dog [...]
By Joan Harrigan The crowds were back in full force on Tuesday. Vendors who complained about a slow start and worried that the Purina and Westminster displays kept customers from finding them found their booths packed with customers. Over at Pier 94, Morgan Avila of Lynbrook, N.Y. drew quite an audience with her Leonberger, Ch. [...]
By Amy Fernandez Last night’s Toy Group capped off a day characterized equally by predictability and surprises at the Piers. Judge Keke Kahn didn’t think twice, awarding Group First to the show stopping Min Pin bitch, GCH Marlex Classic Red Glare. Now four years old, Classie’s been a consistent record breaker, racking up a career [...]
by Joan Harrigan Judy McDonald grew up in Queens, N.Y., and her father worked as a fireman. She remembers watching Westminster on her family’s black and, white television. “It always interested me,” she says. “But when I said I wanted a show dog, my mother told me that they were just for the rich.” Now, [...]
By Amy Fernandez After day one, Westminster’s second year at the Piers is working better in some ways. But it’s far from perfect yet. This year’s weather posed new challenges and waterfront locations like the Piers redefine the concept of frigid. Thankfully, the shuttle buses run more frequently, which prevented long lines at corner bus stops. [...]
Westminster Kennel Club February 11, 2014 New York, New York Airedale Terrier – Judge Ms. Christine Erickson Best of Breed: GCH Joval Angel’s Whisper Best of Opposite Sex: GCH Stirling Wild Side Eclipse Select Dog: GCH Epoch’s New York Minute American Staffordshire Terrier – Judge Mr. Robert Black Best of Breed: GCh. An Garda Deja Vu Looking [...]
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 11, 2014 New York, New York Akita – Judge Mrs. Sandra Pretari Kickson Best of Breed: GCH CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret Best of Opposite Sex: GCH Nakodo’s My Blue Heaven Select Dog: GCH Dem-Be’s Smokin Hot Alaskan Malamute – Judge Mr. Edd Bivin Best of Breed: GCH Peaceriver Silverice Summer Solstice Best of [...]
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 11, 2014 New York, New York Brittany – Judge Ms. Pluis Davern Best of Breed: GCh. Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome Pointer – Judge Mrs. Virginia Murray Best of Breed: GCh. Chesterhope Miss D’Arcy German Shorthaired Pointer – Judge Mr. James Covey Best of Breed: VJK-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey [...]
