Topic: The Westminster Kennel Club

Pekingese wins at 2012 Westminster dog show

The Pekingese, Malachy, wobbled to across the ring at the Westminster dog show to receive the award for Best in Show.

Best in Show: Costly Westminster win for Malachy the Pekingese

Best in Show at Westminster will garner Malachy the Pekingese prestige and fame, but not much else. What did his Best in Show run cost?

2012 Westminster dog show: some viewers barking over 'Best in Show' choice

The Pekingese, which won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster dog show, is adorable to many. Some view the waddling ball of fur as a wonder of nature. Others ask, is that really a dog?

Five outrageously pricey pooches

Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?

Westminster Best in Show goes to 'hard-working' Pekingese

A Pekingese won 'Best in Show' at the Westminster dog show in New York Tuesday night. The Pekingese beat a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, and four other breeds for the best-in-show title.

'Crate-Gate' puts Mitt Romney in doghouse at Westminster show

Nearly 30 years ago, Mitt Romney put his Irish setter in a crate lashed to the roof rack for a trip to Canada. Democratic protesters at the Westminster dog show were not amused.

Westminster dog show 2012: Could a Dalmatian win it all? A Dachshund?

A Dalmatian and a Dachshund are group winners at the Westminster dog show 2012, but they are among dozens of breeds that have never won 'Best in Show.' Why that is.

Martha Stewart's Chow Chow wins at Westminster dog show

Westminster dog show: Martha Stewart's dog, GK, won its breed Monday. The Westminster dog show has 2,000 dogs and 185 breeds competing in New York.

Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster ads

Happy dogs will rule the air waves this year, thanks to a new sponsor for America's most prestigious dogcompetition and a decision to air ads that shift the focus away from sad-eyed animals in need of adoption.

How well do you know your dog breeds? Take our quiz!

The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show starts Feb. 13. This year, there are six new breeds included in the show, along with all the other breeds you've come to know and love. In honor of the event, we offer this quiz to find out how well you know your dog breeds.  

Scottish deerhound wins Westminster Dog Show 2011

Scottish deerhound, Hickory, wins the famed Westminster Dog Show in a surprise ending to the 2011 show.

Westminster Dog Show 2011: Can my dog join Westminster Kennel Club?

Membership in the Westminster Kennel Club is 'by invitation only,' says a spokesman. That's OK. Fido and Spot didn't want to compete in the Westminster Dog Show 2011 anyway.

A Valentine for your pooch: Westminster Dog Show

The Westminster Dog Show is the second oldest sporting event in the country. The competition, which starts Valentine’s Day, draws aficionados, casual dog lovers, and protesters alike.

Westminster Dog Show 2010: Why it's better than Winter Olympics

In Monday's TV ratings showdown, the furry adorableness of the Westminster Dog Show 2010 takes on the international glamour and athletic prowess of the Winter Olympics. Here's why the dogs should win.

Super Bowl halftime becomes a full-time venture

Entertainment will soon include everything from SpongeBob, to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, to an ‘Iron Chef America’ smackdown between Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart.

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