Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show

 Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show

Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show Wasabi the Pekingese is the first dog in 110 years to take home the Best in Show award at the Westminster Dog Show. Wasabi is a four-year old Pekingese from Illinois. The Pekingese..

Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show The Westminster Dog Show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States, after the Kentucky Derby. It has run through world wars, previous pandemics and economic depressions. Last year, amid the pandemic, the event was moved to June

The history of the Westminster Dog Show

"People love a dog show. They are excited about it. They get to know the dogs. They understand more about what they can expect when they come back the next year. It's more than just their passion for their dog," Mr. Lovestock told CBC Radio's Newstalk 1010. But it also attracts a special type of person, the show people, who set aside their concerns about the ethics of animal cruelty to cheer on the beautiful and shiny canines on display. This year, 109 breeds were at the show, from the Australian Shepherd to the Eskimo Dog. There were a record 3,959 entries in this year's competition. Where do they come from? "They are all breeds of dogs of different colours, markings and breeds," Lovestock said.

Wasabi

His parents are named Wasabi and Tokyo, making him “I Love Wasabi” Wasabi the Pekingese. Wasabi’s brother, was named Tokyo. In addition to Wasabi’s win, the Nino cichlid, an African cichlid, was crowned Best In Show. The colorful fish is a new champion for the aquarium and fish show world. Watch Nino win below.

Wasabi's win

The day began with the presentation of Best In Show. Master of Hounds Matthew Liddy, a fifth-generation horse trainer, started the day with a procession of breed representatives and their owners into the show ring. The four winning breeds were announced one-by-one. "American Kennel Club makes this competition and decision for us, but we make it for ourselves," Liddy said. "These dogs are beautiful, and beautiful for what they are." Liddy had to get three owners to agree to put down their dachshunds so that he could get Simon the Bichon Frise. In another event, in a contest for Best of Breed, Westminster Kennel Club President Sean McCarthy named Will the English Springer Spaniel the new AKC All-Star.

Conclusion

The Best in Show of the Westminster Dog Show has come a long way since the days of the hanging chad.