"After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize. Four finalists already have been chosen: an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie, and an old English sheepdog dubbed Graham. Three more rivals will be selected Tuesday night before they all face off at Madison Square Garden for the best in show award."
"One dog poised to make history in the semifinals is Millie, a Danish-Swedish farmdog. The small, spry breed just became eligible for the Westminster show this year, and Millie bested about 10 other farmdogs Tuesday afternoon to get to the evening round. It's been a very exciting journey to establish the breed in the U.S., said Brita Lemmon, who competed with her farmdog, named Coyote."
After two days of competition, 2,500 dogs representing more than 200 breeds were narrowed to seven finalists competing for Best in Show at Madison Square Garden. Four finalists named are Zaida (Afghan hound), JJ (Lhasa apso), Cookie (Maltese) and Graham (old English sheepdog); three more will be chosen before the final round. The winner receives a trophy, ribbons, bragging rights and the distinction of winning the 150th annual show. Standout moments included a hairless Xoloitzcuintli called Calaco and a popular Pekingese nicknamed Lumpy. Newly eligible Danish-Swedish farmdogs like Millie advanced, and first-timers such as Joseph Carrero reached the champions-only event with his Neapolitan mastiff, Dezi.
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