Tuesday Reads

One dog who won a division at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show had to be ruled ineligible because of conflict of interest:

There was a conflict of interest — top judge Peter Green's longtime partner has co-owned dogs with one of Colton's co-owners, including 2013 Westminster champion Banana Joe the affenpinscher.

Spirited and compact, Colton was going to be allowed to walk on to the green carpet at Madison Square Garden when the finalists are announced. Judge Peter Green was then to excuse Colton from the ring, leaving only six contenders for the big prize.

"This doesn't negate all he's done here," handler Christa Cook said as she brushed Colton's coat backstage at the Garden. "It's been a great experience, his accomplishment is in the book forever."

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Speaking of which, the Havanese won Reserve Best in Show.  His name is "Bono."

The Best in Show winner is the Wirehaired Fox Terrier, a breed that seems to win every goddamned one these contests.  They have won 15 times at Westminster.  His name is King.
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