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Westminster Fave Sadie Stars At Fundraiser

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): Feb 16th 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

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It's the morning before the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and Sadie the Scottish terrier is perched atop a table at Bonham's, an auction house in midtown Manhattan. No, the number-one-ranked dog in the country is not going to the highest bidder; Sadie is the guest of honor at Barkfest at Bonham's, an annual charity brunch that raises money for the American Kennel Club's (AKC) Humane Fund, which promotes responsible pet ownership through education, outreach and grant making.

Attendees have paid $50 per ticket for an advance viewing of some 260 pieces of Victorian oil paintings and sketches of dogs that will go on the auction block on Feb. 16. In a glass case is a handsomely-crafted, weathered-looking 19th-century leather-and-brass dog collar that once belonged to one of Charles Dickens' many dogs. "It is estimated to sell for $4,000 to $6,000, but anything can happen at auction," curator Alan Feusel tells Paw Nation. "Last time, an ivory toothpick belonging to Charles Dickens sold for $9,000."

"The charity brunch is a great way for the public to get a preview of the art that is going on sale, and to bring their own dogs and come meet the winner of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, which this season is Sadie," the AKC's Lisa Peterson tells Paw Nation. It's a Sunday morning, but already the gallery is crowded with people, dogs and tables set with bagels, fruit and giant silver dog bowls filled with doggie-shaped biscuits.

Scottie Named 'Sadie' Wins Best in Show at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): Dec 15th 2009 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

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She did it again! Sadie, the four year-old Scottish Terrier who won Best in Show at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia last month, won top honors at the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, Calif. on Sunday night, taking home her 110th Best in Show title, as well as a $50,000 cash prize.

"I feel really proud of her that she's showing great for us all year long," Sadie's handler, Gabriel Rangel, told Paw Nation. Cheering on Sadie, whose formal name is Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, was her owner, Amelia Musser, who had traveled from Mackinac Island, Mich. "It feels really wonderful to be here," Musser tells Paw Nation. "We're just thrilled with Sadie."

Traditionally, champion dogs compete at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship by invitation only. But this year, in recognition of the AKC's 125th anniversary, the event was open to "any AKC registered purebred unaltered dog six months of age or older." Nearly 4,000 dogs competed at this year's event, which included agility and obedience contests, as well as an international competition of dogs from 41 different countries.

"It's very special to win on the 125th anniversary of the American Kennel Club," Rangel told Paw Nation. "It's a unique thing."

Next up for the number one ranked dog in the country is the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February. How does Rangel feel about Sadie's chances there? "We're all thinking of the dream of getting Best In Show at Westminster," Rangel admits. "You have to be ready and perform well, but it all depends on what happens at the show. It's like at the races. Not always the favorite horse wins. Somebody could come from behind. But, definitely we have a beautiful dog that we love regardless of what she does."

Meet the Winner of the National Dog Show and Her Handler

by Rose Martelli (Subscribe to Rose Martelli's posts): Nov 26th 2009 2:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News, Celebrity Pets, I Work With Animals!

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Sadie, the four-year-old Scottish Terrier who won it all at the National Dog Show earlier today, says she's too famous to talk to us now. But her handler, Gabriel Rangel of Rialto, Calif., was willing to indulge a few of our post-show questions.

Are you the only handler Sadie's ever had?
I've been her handler for two-and-a-half years. I'm the only handler she's had since then. She earned her championship status through another handler before me.

Besides this win, what other career highlights have you two shared?
When we won Best Terrier [i.e. Best In Group] at the Westminster Dog Show. She performed beautifully there.

When you first started handling Sadie, did you have an instant connection with her?
No, we needed to work at it. Dogs need to trust you, and they need to know what you want from them. Now, after all this time, it's a perfect understanding. I know what she wants and how she wants to do it, and she knows the same about me. There's a great connection between us. She gives me a great show every time.

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