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A standard poodle named Siba was crowned "Best in Show" at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, taking home the grand prize in the most prestigious competition for pure-bred canines in the United States.
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Standard poodle Siba wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show
Just shy of four years old, the graceful black female from Northampton, Pennsylvania triumphed over crowd favorites Daniel the golden retriever and Bono the Havanese at the grand finale of the three-day event at Madison Square Garden, her crown of
"We think she's beautiful and has that special something, so hopefully that's what he saw," Siba's handler Chrystal Murray said, referring to the Best in Show judge, Robert Slay, in a post-show interview. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Before Siba embarks on a whirlwind tour of television appearances and celebrity photo shoots, as is customary for Westminster champions, Murray said she would get to enjoy plenty of her favorite treat: chicken. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Siba advanced to the final round as the champion of the non-sporting group, going head-to-head with the winners in six other groups - hounds, toy dogs, herding dogs, working dogs, sporting dogs and terriers. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
A standard poodle named Siba was crowned "Best in Show" at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 11, 2020, taking home the grand prize in the most prestigious competition for pure-bred canines in the United States.
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