Photo: 'CJ' the German Shorthaired Pointer Wins 'Best in Show' at WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW
By: Caryn Robbins Feb. 17, 2016
"CJ" the German Shorthaired Pointer was the winner of 'Best in Show' at the 140th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Check out a photo of the champion at left!
David Frei co-hosted the event again this year with NBC Sports analyst Mary Carillo and reporter Kelli Stavast. This marks Frei's 27thconsecutive, and final, year in his role as co-host of the competition. As a longtime breeder, owner, handler and judge in the world of purebred dogs, he has enjoyed much competitive success with his Afghan Hounds, Brittanys and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He is the author of Angel On A Leash, a book about his work and observations in the world of therapy dogs and his life in dogs. David also serves as host for the NATIONAL DOG SHOW presented by Purina, which airs on NBC on Thanksgiving afternoon.
This year, seven breeds newly recognized by the American Kennel Club in the past year, will be making their competitive debuts at Westminster. The additions include the Bergamasco, the Berger Picard, the Miniature American Shepherd and the Spanish Water Dog, all competing in the Herding Group, the Boerboel, competing in the Working Group, the Cirneco dell'Etna, competing in the Hound Group and the Lagotto Romagnolo, competing in the Sporting Group. A total of 2,706 dogs and 91 Junior Showmanship competitors were entered this year. Representing 50 states and 12 foreign countries, the most dogs were entered from New York (270) for the sixth year in a row, followed by California (219), Pennsylvania (203) and New Jersey (190). Labrador Retrievers were the highest entry breed with 51. Other top entries include Golden Retrievers with 50 and French Bulldogs with 48.
Photo by: Brad Barket/USA Network
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