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The Westminster Kennel Club dog show has had lots of breeds that have snagged Best in Show, and lots of folks thought that’ll be the day when a petit basset griffon Vendéen became top dog … well Buddy Holly proved them wrong.
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Buddy stole the show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York … he’s the first of his rabbit-hunting breed to take home top honors.
There were 6 finalists competing for the award … Cider the English setter, Monty the giant schnauzer, Trouble the American Staffordshire terrier, Rummie the Pekingese, Ribbon the Australian shepherd, and Winston the French bulldog.
Also among the competitors — Lepshi, a Bracco Italiano, co-owned by country music star Tim McGraw, won best in breed.
One handler at the show raved, “I never thought a PBGV would do this… Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog.” He’s also named after one of the most awesome performers in Rock history!
Buddy Holly lives on!!!
