Giorgio Armani is top xolo at Westminster dog show

By Ben Walker

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Feb. 13 2012 11:11 a.m. MST

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Sophie, a Standard Poodle, is groomed before her showing at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in New York.

Craig Ruttle, Associated Press

Summary

A dog named Giorgio Armani has taken its first winning steps at the Westminster Kennel Club show.

NEW YORK — A dog named Giorgio Armani has taken its first winning steps at the Westminster Kennel Club show.

Giorgio Armani is a xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eats-QUEEN-tlee) and is among six new breeds at America's most prestigious dog show.

More than 2,000 dogs are entered and competition began Monday. The best in show will be picked Tuesday night.

Giorgio Armani drew cheers from the fans crowded around the ring when he was picked as the best of his breed. His breed is called a "show low" for short and is in the nonsporting category. He turns 2 this month and his win came at a fitting time — it's Fashion Week in New York City.

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