Last week, the 132 year-old Westminster Kennel Club selected Uno the beagle as Best in Show. Arrf Arrf!! Or Ah-rooo as a beagle would say.
I loved it–and so too did a ton of folks who finally felt a comeuppance against the snooty judges who seem to like the chic look of pampered pets,silky haired wonders, and mincing pedigrees.
But a beagle–born to hunt, floppy ears, unassuming, and just plain part of the family. We had one. It was a mix of a bull terrier and a beagle. I called it Bugle.
Ya gotta love it. Now all our national canine idols from Snoopy to Underdog can grin in relief that the elite class finally recognizes their worth. Yep–Best in Show.
Ah-roo