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Picture Of The Day: Westminster’s Top Dog

02.15.12 | 5:13 am

Malachy, a Pekingese, is walked by his co-owner and handler David Fitzpatrick during judging before going on to win best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden on F... Malachy, a Pekingese, is walked by his co-owner and handler David Fitzpatrick during judging before going on to win best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2012 in New York City. UPI /Monika Graff. MORE LESS

Malachy, a Pekingese, took home the top honor at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York on Tuesday. More than 2,000 purebred dogs in 185 breeds competed in the event, the AP reports. Malachy, a 4-year-old dog, won his 115th best in show title.

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Picture Of The Day: Westminster’s Top Dog

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