Buddy Holly is No. 1 once again.
Although this has absolutely nothing to do with the rock ‘n’ roll leader who passed away because awful aircraft crash with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
The present Buddy Holly at No. 1 is a petit basset griffon Vendéen and is the winner of the 2023 Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog program. This is the very first time a dog of the breed has actually been stated the victor in the storied dog program, and yes — simply to be clear — he is certainly called for the famous vocalist.
“I never thought a PBGV would do this,” handler and co-owner Janice Hayes informed The Associated Press. “Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog. Nothing bothers him.”
Buddy Holly vanquished Rummie, a Pekingese, who was the Best in Show classification’s runner-up, however likewise the winner of the Toy classification.
Buddy Holly likewise triumphed in the hound group.
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