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Revisit These Best-in-Show Winners in Time for the National Dog Show

November 25, 2021
Henry

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s dog show airs everything Thanksgiving and has the most winning dogs in the country. Maybe you know it as a program that goes like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which you leave on the TV and forget about until you fall back on the couch and think, “Oh yes, that’s it.”

But this puppy pageant is much more than background noise to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. These iconic dogs, who have been trained and groomed for a few minutes on the national stage over the years, deserve your attention. So ahead of this year’s competition, learn about the past decade of National Dog Show champs, representing the cutest, cutest, and best-behaved pups in America.

don’t let go Claire’s ruffled coat And tall stature scares you – she is sweet at heart.

Full Name: Foxcliff Claire Randall Fraser
Height: tall enough to dwarf a baby and all toy group,
Favorite Compliment: Commentator David Frey said Claire “was perfectly built, has an active, easy gait” and has an elegance appropriate for a puppy of her pedigree.
Fun facts: Claire comes from a long line of winners: Her granny hickory earned top honors at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and his mother, Chelsea, was named Reserve Best-in-Show at the National Dog Show in 2015 (a reserve winner takes the best-in-show mantle over being the original winner) ineligible).

2019: Thor the Bulldog

The black horse of the National Dog Show, this tubby young gun has the spirit of a superhero.

No words can do justice to Thor's beauty.
Full Name: Thor, right now Thor.

Age at the time of victory: 2 – practically a baby!

Favorite Descriptor: ,Wonderful,a hunk“Athletic.” “Perfection.”

Favorite Quote: From his handler, Eduardo Paris: “I love this dog. Thor gives me his heart every time.”

favorite superhero: black Panther. (Well, we don’t really know.)

Fun facts: Thor is a citizen of the world – born in Peru, he stunned his co-owners for the first time since winning Best-in-Show at a Brazilian dog show.

2018: Whiskey the Whippet

Curious yet sweet whiskey won 23 Best-in-Show Titles Before scoring big at the 2018 National Dog Show.
Whiskey is named for the alcohol it cannot drink.
Full Name: Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey

Age at the time of victory: 3

Likes: show off, conquer, rest his dog shaped orthopedic mattress,

of dislike: To lose, especially to one’s teammates.

Favorite expression: Always alarm.

Fun facts: Although whiskey is named for volunteer state, and its sister, Bourbon, are named for Kentucky’s wine of choice, both Whippets born in Georgia. They are peach at heart.

2017: Newton the Brussels Griffon

This fancy little guy has the face of a Wookiee and the heart of a champion.

Newton flashed a rare smile during his winning performance at the National Dog Show.
Full Name: somerset winzel hashtags

age at the time of victory: 3

Favorite Compliment: “He has one of the coolest heads I’ve ever seen,” his handler Susan DePeau told Purina ProClub.

Celebrity Lookalike: Chewbacca (though David Frey once called him an iwoki,
Spiritual Relatives: grumpy cat — They share a similar permafrone.

Fun facts: Newton loves to cuddle like a small baby and fall asleep in his handler’s arms.

2016: Gia the Greyhound

It’s impossible to resist Jia’s gentle demeanor and searching eyes.

Gia politely refuses to walk around the stage at the National Dog Show so that she doesn't hurt the slow dogs' sentiment.

Full Name: Grandcrew Giaconda

Age at the time of victory: 4

Favorite Compliment: “His head is like a snake and he can really gallop.” – 2016 Best in Show Judge, James G Reynolds.

Height: to scare

Fun facts: Jiya’s a devoted mother – Some of her youth have also participated in the show herself, although Jia is still the major winner of her family.

2015: Charlie the Sky Terrier

Charly, with beautiful and whimsical hair, has short legs and a long history on the show circuit.

Charlie can't see his furry fans from behind his shaggy mane.

Full Name: cragsmoor good time charlie

Age at the time of victory: 4

Favorite Compliment: Per handler is Larry Cornelius, Charlie “Tall, Low and Level” – Three traits that make for a winning Sky Terrier.

vision: Interrupted with his blunt bangs.

Fun facts: Charlize’s National Dog Show win was her 79th Best in Show title and she, like this writer, comes from central florida,

2014: Nathan the Bloodhound

Therefore This The Hound of “The Fox and the Hound” has grown up to look like it!

Nathan has been having wrinkles for days.

Full Name: Flesner’s International S’Sess

Age at the time of victory: 4

Ear: Floppy.

Wrinkles: Many to count.

Fun facts: Nathan is more than a pretty face – he’s a working dog! He has earned the title of “menteller”, per purina, which means it is able to track a person by following their specific scent. His is an award-worthy schnoz.

2013: Jewel the American Foxhound

Not to be confused with the folk singer of the same name, this jewel is a real gem.

Jewel arrived at the National Dog Show with the help of a champion.
Full Name: Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box

Age at the time of victory: 3

Favorite Song: “Whip My Hair,” Willow Smith, according to its owner, Lisa Miller.

Error: When people mistake him for a beagle. Have you ever seen a Beagle with such long legs?!?!?

Fun facts: Per miller, the jewel is a “Tomboy Princess”“Complete with a crown.

2012: Sky the Wire Fox Terrier

This Perfect Pooch Is Painfully Cute – And She smile,

Sky just might be one of the cutest dogs to walk the earth.
Full Name: finally painting the sky

Age at the time of victory: 4

Likes: growing a beard, photo opOpen mouth kiss.

Dislikes: When people do not accept his open-mouthed kiss.

Favorite movie: “Bringing Up Baby” who made another Famous Wire Fox Terrier,
Fun facts: Two years after its National Dog Show win, Sweet Sky earns top honors at Westminster Dog Show – Last outing for Fuzzy retire,

2011: Ira the Wire Fox Terrier

Ginger Haired Terrier Wins Heart And Several national titles.

Ira boasted one of the best beards I've ever seen on the National Dog Show stage.
Full Name: steel your heart

Age at the time of victory: 4

Likes: Being an ultimate drama queen. her breeder Tory Steele said In 2012 Ira thinks of herself as the “queen bee” who graces hotel beds and prepares it for the cameras.

Dislikes: Anything that will dirty up his old white coat.

Fun facts: “Ira” is the Welsh word for “snow” – fitting for this puppy, who was bred from the frozen sperm of a top terrier from the mid-1980s, according to his breeder.

2010: Clooney the Irish Setter

Clooney’s silky ginger mane rivaled a Julianne Moore, carot top, and Prince Harry.

Clooney didn't share what conditioner he used to make his hair look so greasy.
Full Name: windtide mr sandman

age at the time of victory: 3

Favorite hair product: He’ll never tell!

Dislikes: Being perhaps the fourth most famous Clooney in America after George, Amal and Rosemary.

Fun facts: Clooney bested Beyoncé — in this case, Beyoncé was an Australian Shepherd Joe eventually lost to Clooney for Best-in-Show. Clooney had no regrets.

CNN’s Austin Steele contributed to this report.

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