NEW YORK — Chanel loves to chase birds and tennis balls. Now this lean whippet is running after a bigger prize.
The sleek 2-year-old glided across the green carpet at Madison Square Garden and captured the hound group Monday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America’s most prestigious dog show.
Joining Chanel in the final ring tonight will be a Canadian-bred French bulldog that became the first of her kind to win the nonsporting group. Bru began the day by winning her breed.
A white toy poodle named Walker who overcame his fear of big crowds won the toy group and a puli was a repeat winner among the herding bunch.
The sporting, working and terrier groups were set for tonight. Sadie the Scottish terrier remained the solid favorite to win best in show.
A black-and-brown greyhound emerged as the crowd favorite. Waiting for her chance to show, she was far from the typical laid-back nature of her breed. Instead, Era gnawed on her water bottle, frolicked with a friendly harrier and soared through the air to catch treats.
“We were throwing snowballs to her in Central Park yesterday,” handler Rindi Gaudet-Krickeberg said after finishing second among hounds. “She’s a clown.”
Dogs from 173 breeds and varieties competed, and they included three newcomers: the Irish red and white setter, the Norwegian buhund and the Pyrenean shepherd.
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