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Springer spaniel takes top Westminster prize
Associated Press
Published February 14, 2007
NEW YORK - An English springer spaniel with a preference for chicken-and-garlic treats prevented America's top dog event from turning into The Cosby Show. Diamond Jim jumped into handler Kellie Fitzgerald's arms after being picked for best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dressed in a glittering copper top that perfectly matched her brown-and-white dog, Fitzgerald cuddled her 6-year-old certified therapy dog. Diamond Jim beat out a Dandie Dinmont terrier co-owned by Bill Cosby, as he did at the big AKC/Eukanuba event in December. The springer was the nation's No. 2 show dog last year behind Cosby's entry. Fitzgerald also repeated as a winning handler, having taken best in show at Westminster in 2000. "I'm over the moon," Fitzgerald said. Cosby's dog, a 6-year-old Dandie Dinmont named Harry, won the always tough terrier group at the dog show Monday night, and was a favorite to capture best in show honors before the judges voted in favor of Diamond Jim.
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by Teri
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02/16/07 03:58 PM
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No Laurie,in dog shows "best of show" just has one winner. There are winners of specific breed groups and specific groups such as Sporting, Hound, Toy, etc... but in the end only one dog wins the whole thing.
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by Laurie
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02/14/07 04:42 PM
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Was there a 2nd and 3rd place winner? I watched it and still don't have a clue.
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