With dignity and doggie delight, Stump, this 10-year-old Sussex spaniel, waddled to the winner's circle at Madison Square Garden last night to take Best of Show in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show.
Vann, who likes to do voice-overs for all the doggies, spoke for Stump as he took his victory lap: "Oh, man. My feet are killing me. What happened? Who won? Can we go home now?"
Let me repeat: Stump is 10 years old. That's 70 in dog years. He beat out much younger, and some might say much more glamorous, doggies to take that silver bowl home. A gorgeous giant schnauzer, a pretty little Scotty, an elegant Irish deerhound, and a somewhat hyper black standard poodle were some of Stump's competition. In addition to being a might long in the tooth, Stump almost died a few years ago when he came down with a mysterious illness. The vets at Texas A&M pulled him through.
Stump is the first Sussex and the oldest doggie to ever win the top prize at Westminster. Congratulations, old boy. Let's hear it for the seniors.
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On 02/11/2009, Gretchen said ...
I had so much fun watching Westminster but I'm sure it was much more amusing with your husbands voice overs how funny! Hope you both are doing well today.
On 02/11/2009, Rian said ...
I was very surprised at the win. I was delighted by the Scottish deerhound (Tiger Woods, gotta love that!), but I honestly thought the giant schnauzer or even the scottie would capture the prize!
On 02/11/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
What a great dog Stump is and I love that he doesn't have a silly name! I'll bet he's glad to be home again!
Since Vann loves supplying voices and comic commentary,does he enjoy Mystery Science Theatre?
Hope you're both feeling lots better! Hugs!
On 02/11/2009, Toni said ...
What a great victory for Stump! He deserves all the bling he can get at this point.
On 02/11/2009, Deb said ...
Good going, Stump!! Hip, Hip, Hooray for seniors! :)
My sister usually records the Westminster show for us to watch. I didn't know it was on or I would have reminded her to record it! Sarah didn't want me to read your post to her so she wouldn't find out who won; she likes to be surprised!
On 02/11/2009, Elaine said ...
Love Vann's voiceover for Stump! My black lab loves watching Westminster. He never pays attention to the TV but when that is on he sits glued to the set and if you change the chanel he pitches a fit until you turn it back. This has been going on for all of his life, he'll be 9 on the 17th of this month.
I think it is wonderful that Stump won!!! Good for us seniors!!!
On 02/11/2009, Clare said ...
We watch the Westminster every year - We were excited that Stump won. You have to love his name also.
On 02/12/2009, Nicole Reed said ...
Go Stump! Whatta guy!
On 02/15/2009, Perry said ...
I thought it was wonderful that "the senior" won. Just goes to show, there is still "stuff" in us, lol.
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