On March 10, 2002, a standard poodle by the name of Topscore Contradiction made history by winning the coveted title Best in Show at the Crufts Dog Show. Topscore Contradiction is from Norway, making the pooch the first international dog to win the annual British dog competition.The poodle was one of more than 22,000 competing at the world's largest dog show. Under new canine "passport" regulations, Britain relaxed its tough quarantine laws to allow dogs from the European Union to compete in the show. Crowds exceeded 100,000 at the event, which lasted from March 7 to March 10. By contrast, the Westminster Dog Show, held in Madison Square Garden, sees competition among 2,500 dogs in front of a crowd of about 10,000 people. At that event, held in February, a miniature poodle took Best in Show, making 2002 the "Year of the Poodle." For more information on this popular breed, see Choosing a Poodle.
In a surprise upset, a miniature poodle wins the 2002 Westminster Dog Show, the first to do so since 1959.
Next to the Kentucky Derby, the Westminster Dog show is the oldest, continuous sporting event held in the United States. This year marks the 131th time dogs have competed against one another in what is...
In a historic upset, a 2-year-old basenji won the world’s longest-running and most prestigious dog competition, Great Britain’s 2001 Crufts Dog Show.
The basenji is an African breed with a unique characteristic. He is unable to bark but makes a chortling noise.
Ancient and elegant, the poodle is a very popular breed all over the world. Available in standard, miniature and toy versions, there is a poodle to fit everyone's taste
When the Westminster show takes over New York's Madison Square Garden Feb. 12 and 13, it marks its 131st consecutive year of operation, making it the second oldest continuously running sports event in...
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