Rumor Has It

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Rumor, a 5-year-old German shepherd named for a song by Adele, won the Best in Show title at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which took place last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The female German Shepherd, who almost won in 2016, bested thousands of other dogs from 202 breeds.

Good girl! (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

But it was a beagle named Mia who stole the show. The delightfully distracted dog made it to the end of her agility run, but not without a few stops along the way. (Thanks, Sharon H. and Lunachickfringe!)

Sure, it was a big night for dogs, but what about cats? In collaboration with the International Cat Association, cats and their owners participated in the dog show, drawing some frowns from dog owners but delight from reporters relaxed by the just-for-fun atmosphere. (Thanks, Sylvia C.!)

I’m trying not to get a big head about it. (Vincent Tullo/The New York Times)
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13 thoughts on “Rumor Has It”

  1. Blue Footed Booby February 15, 2017 / 2:13 pm

    That beagle’s great, but nothing can beat that retriever who completely abandoned the pretense of obedience, accompanied by yakkity sax.

    The GSD is a pretty and dignified lady.

  2. Doug February 15, 2017 / 2:19 pm

    Mia should have won .. GRINS .. Then again .. I’m a Beagle slave

  3. NathanF February 15, 2017 / 2:34 pm

    I think Mia had the right idea – stop a moment and soak in the cheers of the crowd, enjoy the moment, you know? The course can wait a sec. 😉

  4. DebG February 15, 2017 / 3:16 pm

    Mia stole my heart as well as the show, and Rumor is a beautiful gorgeous goggie.

    • Smartypants February 15, 2017 / 8:28 pm

      Isn’t she pretty? I love the head tilt – she looks very smart.

      • fkaWaldenPond February 15, 2017 / 10:15 pm

        I think Rumor and her smarts have stolen my heart. What an absolute beauty– and I am more of the goofball, smiley, Goldendoodle sort not 70’s dogs but now I am reconsidering my preferences.
        And of course Mia with her personality (never too busy for an sniff or itch!) is just all good times, warmth for me.

  5. AB February 15, 2017 / 3:47 pm

    Highly impressive considering my chi needs doggie stairs just to get up on the couch, and half the time he’s too lazy to use those, preferring to be lifted up.

  6. Stressfactor February 15, 2017 / 5:37 pm

    “Don’t be a Beagle, don’t be a Beagle!” I died laughing.

    • allein ? February 15, 2017 / 7:26 pm

      That was the best part!

    • Doug February 16, 2017 / 8:09 am

      Problem is … She’s a Beagle … LOL

      Beagles are such hams .. Love ’em
      (Specially this one)

      • Julie February 16, 2017 / 8:23 am

        I’ve always loved beagles because of Snoopy – OG Man’s Best Friend.

      • Emsthemonster February 16, 2017 / 12:06 pm

        aww, what a sweet face 🙂

    • LunaChickFringe February 16, 2017 / 8:21 am

      Me, too!

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