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Yvettep
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Username: Yvettep
Post Number: 2647
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 12:03 pm: | 
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NEW YORK (AP) - Good ol' Snoopy, a champion at last.
Barking and baying up a storm, Uno lived up to his name Tuesday night by becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.
The nation's new top dog was clearly the fan favorite, and drew a roaring, standing ovation from the sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden when he was picked.
Uno got right into the act, jumping up on handler Aaron Wilkerson and confirming his other title: noisiest in show. Years from now, he'll be known for the "ah-roo" heard 'round the ring.
"He's a people's dog, a merry little hound," Wilkerson said.
The only dog consistently listed among America's most popular breeds for nearly 100 years, a beagle had never won in the 100 times Westminster picked a winner. That changed when judge J. Donald Jones pointed to this nearly 3-year-old package of personality.
Uno was numero uno, beating out two perfect poodles, a top Sealyham terrier, a sleek Weimaraner, a lively Australian shepherd and a sprightly Akita.
"We knew he was going to be No. 1. I didn't know he'd do it this fast," Wilkerson said.
Uno celebrated by chewing on the microphones of reporters who tried to interview his winning crew. Those had to suffice for the yellow, soft duck that's his favorite toy.
"He's perfect, he was a 10," Jones said. "He does cuteness well."
More than 169 breeds and varieties were represented at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club event, and the competition brought 2,627 entries...
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Yvettep
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Post Number: 2648
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 12:05 pm: |
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(Sorry. Link: http://msn.foxsports.com/story/7787722?MSNHPHCP>1=10937) |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 6290
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 02:51 pm: |
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Yvettep, you are outdoing yourself in posting up useless and irrelevant information.
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Yvettep
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Username: Yvettep
Post Number: 2649
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 04:09 pm: |
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Not useless to me. I love beagles! Plus, I knew I would psych someone out, prolly thinking this was about politics, and--lo and behold--that someone was you!  |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 11498
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 04:17 pm: |
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I assumed your post was about Obama, Yvette, so I didn't check it out until now. But I immediately saw a connection between Obama and Uno which is why I mentioned it in my "All In The Stars" post. Great minds think along the same lines!  Who needs chrishayden???  |
Urban_scribe
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Username: Urban_scribe
Post Number: 654
Registered: 05-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 04:21 pm: |
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Beagle Power! I have a beagle named Nick. They are an affectionate, smart, and playful breed that will steal your food. My Nick knows how to open the fridge, no lie. So, I have to put a dining chair in front of the fridge before we leave home. |
Yvettep
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Username: Yvettep
Post Number: 2650
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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But I immediately saw a connection between Obama and Uno
Weeeellllll, yes: connections--but to both leading Dem candidates, not just Sen. Obama. Is it possible that after all these years we will have a first male of African descent or White woman take "best in show"? If it can happen at Westminster... LOL |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 11505
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:21 pm: |
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Well, I kinda think of Hillary as a - pit bull.  |
Doberman23
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Post Number: 1175
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:26 pm: |
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most people just think of hillary as a beotch. lol |
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