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Underdogs rule at Westminster dog show

Originally published: February 14, 2012 3:28 PM
Updated: February 14, 2012 6:11 PM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

GUADALUPE

Photo credit: Craig Ruttle | Longhaired dachshund Guadalupe of Brooklyn, N.Y. calmly watches admirers at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden. (Feb. 13, 2012)

No matter how many blue ribbons or silver bowls or shiny trophies any dog brings to the Westminster Kennel Club show, there's a saying that ultimately decides who wins the top prize.

"Dog on the day," fanciers say.

A black cocker spaniel called Beckham who was the nation's No. 1 show dog and a wire fox terrier named Eira who was favored by many to walk away with the title Tuesday night...

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