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PETA Protests at the Westminster Dog Show

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Golden Retrievers stand in a line during day two of the 133rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden February 10, 2009 in New York City. Over 2,500 dogs from 48 states have competed in this years show. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images North America) Cute, cuddly and immaculately groomed show dogs have a lot more in common with the ideals of the Ku Klux Klan than anyone could ever have imagined. At least that's the message PETA is spreading. The animal rights organization, known for creating controversy, is stationed at Madison Square Garden this week outside the annual Westminster Kennel ... Read Full Story

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Rick's Roadshow: New York, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Begins

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From: rickrockhill.blogspot.com

Rick's Roadshow continues from New York as I attend and participate in the 133rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show . The venerable Westminster Kennel Club was established in 1877 and is the oldest organization in the US focused on the sport of purebred dogs. It was first televised back in 1948 and today remains the most-watched dog show in America. The show is divided into two days: today, Monday, February 9 will feature Hounds, Terriers, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups from 8-9 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network or from 9-11 p.m. (ET) live on CNBC. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10 will feature Sporting, Working ... Read Full Story

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PETA Dresses Up As KKK

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From: www.womanist-musings.com

Does this outfit remind you of anything? PETA will stop at nothing to push its agenda no matter who it marginalizes, no matter who it hurts. The associated press reports, “Crowds gawked at a table set up outside Madison Square Garden on Monday afternoon, where People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was protesting the start of the Westminster Kennel Club show. PETA contends that the American Kennel Club promotes pure-breeding of dogs that is harmful to their health. “Welcome AKC Members,” read a banner hanging from the table — with AKC crossed out and KKK written above it. Two PETA protesters dressed as ... Read Full Story

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133rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show

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From: discoverwithdagwood.blogspot.com

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Wilmette pooch taking on best in N.Y.

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From: mygaychicago.com

Kayla, (right) a brindle boxer from Wilmette, wasn't scheduled to enter the ring in the Super Bowl of dog shows until Tuesday, and there was plenty to worry about. Would she look her groomed best, follow commands, avoid a messy mistake? But owner Jennifer Crane was just savoring the moment today, enjoying all those Madison Square Garden lights at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York."Everyone feels that being here is an accomplishment," she said during a phone conversation. "That makes being here so much more special." Westminster is the top of the line, a show only for dogs that have already ... Read Full Story

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Millions to watch NBC's dog show | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com

An existing dog show to modify for TV. The USA Network already had the Westminster Kennel Club, so Miller went with the Philadelphia Kennel Club show, which may or may not be even older. The Westminster shows started in 1877, ...

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HUMC's Animal Assisted Therapy Partnership With Westminister Kennel Club's...

HOSTS VISIT WITH UNO The Department of Volunteer Services at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), the first hospital in Northern New Jersey to partner with the Westminster Kennel Club’s charity, Angel On A Leash, is hosting a visit with Uno, the renowned Beagle who was the first of his breed ever to be named Best In Show at the famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. Uno will delight...

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These dogs will have their day at Westminster

America's biggest dog show has a new volunteer. The bluetick coonhound, best known to sports fans as Tennessee sideline mascot Smokey, will soon be eligible for the green carpet of Westminster. "It was completely a surprise to me they weren't in. I kind of assumed they were," said Clay Head, the UT senior who handles Smokey IX. "I might have to watch the show now." The American Kennel Club will fully recognize three breeds next month — the...

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