Buddy Holly Makes History as First of Breed to Win Westminster Dog Show

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Buddy Holly Makes History as First of Breed to Win Westminster Dog Show
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Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendeen, became the first of his breed to win the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, beating out over 3,000 dogs from 210 breeds and varieties. The show, which dates back to 1877, was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Judges graded the dogs on breed standards for appearance, temperament, size, coat, and other characteristics. The prize for reserve best in show went to a Pekingese named Rummie.

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