For the first time, a bloodhound wins top US dog show
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The winner is : Trumpet
A bloodhound named Trumpet won best of show at the 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week. Trumpet beat out more than 3,000 dogs from 200 breeds and varieties.
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Biggest dog show in the US
It's the most prestigious such prize in the United States. The show, which had entrants from the United States and nine other countries this year, dates to 1877 and has become a mainstay annual television event.
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A crowd favourite
A 4-1/2-year-old male, Trumpet has trademark loose folds of skin, and was a crowd favorite at the venue in Tarrytown, New York. He came out the winner over the reserve best in show, Winston, a French bulldog.
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Winners in each category
Each breed produces a winner, representing the best of what artificial selection can create. The breed winners are separated into seven groups to determine the best of show finalists.
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The 7 categories
The categories in the contest were: the hounds, non-sporting dogs, the toys, the herding dogs, the sporting dogs; the working group, and the terriers.
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How they are judged
Judges examine the dogs up close, placing their hands on the animal. They then watch the handlers lead them around the floor, grading how they meet breed standards on appearance, temperament, size, coat and other characteristics.