Malachy’s handler David Fitzpatrick said “Malachy is dignified, devoted to me and people, wonderful companion and charming.” The Judge, Cindy Vogel said “Malachy’s demeanor tonight was flawless.” This was Malachy’s 115th show title and culminates all the past hard work to win America’s greatest dog show “Best In Show” at Westminster Kennel Club. The finalists included a German shepherd, Dalmatian, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, Kerry blue terrier, and Wire-Haired Dachshund. The Pekingese is 4 years old and will return back to Pennsylvania to retire. Fitzpatrick said, "he'll chase squirrels and be pampered."
Westminster Dog Show 2012 Best In Show – Malachy The Pekingese
Pre Westminster Fashion Show 2012
The Historic Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City held the kick off Westminster Weekend. Dogs and their owners were dressed to the theme of a Venetian Masquerade. Matching and complementary costumes made the evening a fun time for an important cause. Dogs of various sizes and breeds were escorted down the red carpet and were basking in the light as they showed how well trained they were. There were three runway fashion shows by Ada Nieves and a Prince and King and Queen were crowned. Also vedors featured many new and uniqe pet products. Portion of the proceeds went to the Animal Care and Control of New York City “Save Animal Lives
Giants Celebrate Super Bowl with Ticker-Tape Parade 2012
Super Bowl XLVI was celebrated with the Giants in New York City for a ticker-tape parade, the keys to New York City presented by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and a welcome home party with over 41,000 fans at Met Life Stadium. Quarterback Eli Manning held up the Lombardi championship trophy along with Justin Tucker, defensive lineman. Andre Brown sang out his song “I Got a Ring,” that he performed on the Giants’ plane when returning back from the Super Bowl. New York City’s parade route known as Canyon of Heroes was lined with 1 million fans.
Lombardi championship trophy
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The Westminster Dog Show Square Off Representing 46th Super Bowl
Madison Square Garden was the scene of a pre-Super Bowl show down of two upcoming Super Bowls. The 46th Super Bowl happening this Sunday in Indianapolis between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. The other Super Bowl involving The Westminster Kennel Club dogs February 13-14. The Westminster Kennel Club dogs had the Super Bowl teams represented; ‘Boston’ Terrier for the New England Patriots and a ‘Giant’ Schnauzer for the New York Giants. Wednesday the ‘Giant’ Schnauzer, named for its size and the ‘Boston’ Terrier named because of its New England origin displayed great sportsmanship and a strong determination to be the winner. David Frei, the Director of Communication for the Westminster Kennel Club is in the unique position of being an authority on both realms. Frei is a former NFL team PR executive who has earned and wears a Super Bowl ring from when he was with the Denver Broncos. Frei is now the Director of Communications for the Westminster Kennel Club.
