Uno Wins Best In Show!
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Awww…how could you not love that face?
Uno, a 15″ beagle, won Best In Show last night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held in New York City:
The judge could hear Uno, the 15-inch beagle, baying as he gave his once-over to the standard poodle. And when he completed his observations, he needed four minutes before he pointed to the winner: Uno, the beagle, or Ch. K-Run’s Park Me In First, who will turn 3 in May.
Snoopy would be pleased. His breed, long passed over for glory, had finally triumphed.
“He’s the most perfect beagle I’ve ever seen,†[Best In Show judge Dr. J. Donald] Jones said at a news conference, where Uno hopped on the judge’s legs trying to get at his water.
“If you saw him, you saw that perfectly smooth locomotion. Not one muscle went the wrong way. Look at his face, you melt right down.”
He added: “That was a beautiful lineup of dogs. I’d give this dog a 10.â€
Last night also marked the first time in the history of the show that a beagle, one of the most popular breeds of dog in the USA, has taken home the big prize:
Jones had not been aware that his choice of a beagle was unprecedented.
“That’s wonderful!†he said, and turned to Aaron Wilkerson, Uno’s 29-year-old handler, and said, “You’re a first, young man.â€
Asked why he thought no beagle had ever won best in show at Westminster before, Jones said, “Maybe the others just didn’t have it.â€
By now, Uno’s baying at Wilkerson had accelerated, as had the insistent east-west wagging of his tail. His showman’s cool had evaporated.
“He talks to him,†Jones said in admiration. “What a personality.â€
Congratulations to Uno, and to all the dogs at the WKC show. You don’t make it there without being a champion to start with, so this was the cream of the crop of purebred canine breeds. After all, as David Frey pointed out last night, the ethical purpose of breeding purebred dogs by loving owners is to keep the standards of that breed alive, the things that each particular breed has been known for and bred to perform over millenia.
But there are so many unethical breeders and owners out there, and unforunately many animals end up abused, hurt, neglected, and unwanted. We here at GlossLip are animal lovers, and we encourage you to make a visit to your local animal shelter when it comes time to choose a forever furry friend. There are many dogs and cats there who are in desperate needs of good, loving homes.  Plus, at dogsrule.com (Pedigree sponsored the show), you can not only find a new adoptable pet, but you can also find ways to donate to help animals in need. If nothing else, make a trip to your local shelter with a bag of food and some doggie toys. And, as always, spay and neuter your pets.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Uno’s win!
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speaking of adorable dogs named UNO, this is a super cute story: http://dogtime.com/love-dog-too-much.html
Comment by kendal — February 13, 2008 @ 1:02 pm
Look at Uno standing proud!!! He’s such a sweetie-pie.
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I want that little puppy!
Comment by D — February 13, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
He’s a beauty!
It reminds me of a day back in my youth when I was lying on my back in a pasture looking up at the clouds, it was quite serene!
When all of a sudden I felt something wrap around my arm, lo and behold it was the neighbour’s beagle getting fresh with my pitching arm! Once the shcok wore off I had a good laugh over it but the beagle never forgave me for not putting out.
Comment by Matt in Canada — February 14, 2008 @ 8:53 am