Westminster Crowns New Winner
A Sussex Spaniel named Stump has taken the grand prize of Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
At 10 years old, Stump is the oldest dog to ever win at Westminster. He beat out nearly 2,500 canine competitors to take the title of top dog. This is also the first time a dog of the Sussex Spaniel breed has won the title.
Incredibly, Stump came out of retirement just last week to compete. He was retired five years ago after recovering from an illness that kept him in Texas A&M University's veterinary center for 19 days.
The Sussex Spaniel won Best in Show by besting six other group winners. The group winners for 2009 are as follows:
Hound: Scottish Deerhound
Terrier: Scottish Terrier
Non-Sporting: Poodle
Herding: Puli
Sporting: Sussex Spaniel
Working: Giant Schnauzer
Toy: Brussels Griffon
Considered by many to be the top prize in the dog show world, winning Best in Show at Westminster comes with immediate fame and glory for the champion pooch. Last year's winner, Uno the Beagle, was perhaps the most popular Best in Show in history.
To learn more about the winning breed, check out the Sussex Spaniel Breed Page.
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Anonymous February 11, 2009 10:07 AM
of course the spaniel won. how many spaniels are actually in the event? it's like court packing but with dogs ... i think there is a law against that.
more vizsla's!
Anonymous February 11, 2009 3:07 PM
Bravo! Stump! I would love to see the non-sporting group sharpei to win in best in show! That's my opinion! I don't think that the black poodle should of won best in the nonsporting group!
Anonymous February 11, 2009 3:16 PM
I am also an oldie but a goody. You made me proud ,STUMP congratulations''''''
Anonymous February 11, 2009 3:42 PM
A good friend was mad that a "sissy" dog won. I say if you have it flaunt it! STUMP strutted his stuff and WON!!!!! He looked butch enough for me!!! ....Labradoodle lover
Anonymous February 11, 2009 4:25 PM
Since border collies are the best herders of all, why don't they ever win? I really liked Stump and am happy for him and his family.
Anonymous February 11, 2009 7:16 PM
bravo again to an old dog! you dont have to be a puppy to be a winner!! i am a labrador retriever lover myself, but that short little fellow steals your heart!!
Anonymous February 11, 2009 8:23 PM
I am a Bichone lover myself and was wondering why there was'nt not even one in the contest this year. I didn't get to watch the first night. I loved all the winners it was great. From one dog lover to another.
Anonymous February 11, 2009 11:03 PM
I AM ALSO HAPPY FOR THE SENIOR DOG...GOOD FOR YOU STUMP, AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE YEARS TO BASK IN YOUR GLORY...ALWAYS A DOG LOVER...
Anonymous February 12, 2009 12:38 AM
Bravo Stump! (love the name) old dogs don't need new tricks their old ones are obviously still good enough to win the Grand Old Show of dog shows. Am myself a very proud owner of a beatiful Border Collie.
Anonymous February 12, 2009 11:42 AM
This is a great show! Love watching it, esp the TOY catagory. They are always so adorable.
Anonymous February 12, 2009 4:08 PM
Congrats Stump and owner! Being a dog lover I dont care which breed or group wins. It's just good to have an event that looks out for animals and allows people to get in touch with the animal side of the universe. You go Stump, looking mature and strutting your stuff - you've been around for a while. Let the pups sit back and watch!
Anonymous February 12, 2009 6:54 PM
GOOD GOING STUMP ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING SICK FOR 19 DAYS.
GOD BLESS YOU STUMP YOUR IN MY PRAYERS WITH MUCH LOVE.
YOU ARE A BEAUTFUL DOG... I HAVE CATS, BUT HAD DOGS GROWING
UP ... I OLD LIKE YOU BUT YOU AND I STILL GOT IT... GM.
Anonymous February 20, 2009 12:37 PM
it was a toss up between Stump and the Giant Schnauzer, but it's nice to see the "underdog" win....no pun intended.