A petit basset griffon Vendeen named for the late rock 'n' roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for his rare rabbit-hunting breed.
NEW YORK - This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That'll be the day.”
A petit basset griffon Vendeen named for the late rock `n' roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for his rare rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States. PBGVs, as they're known for short, are the 154th most prevalent purebreds in the country, according to recent American Kennel Club rankings.
About 2,500 dogs of 210 breeds and varieties vied for the trophy. Hundreds more competed in agility, obedience and other events.
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