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The Best Dog In The World Is Right Here in Southern California
King, a wire-fox terrier, held by his handler Gabriel Rangel at his home in Rialto next to their Westminster ribbon for Best in Show.
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The Best Dog In The World Is Right Here in Southern California
King - a wire fox terrier - took best in show at last week’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. He lives at handler Gabriel Rangel’s kennel in Rialto.
Rangel isn’t new to winning - he’s now won the top prize at Westminster three times. It’s a stressful, emotional competition as the judges whittle down a field of over 2,000 dogs until there’s just one left.
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