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National Dog Show

SeonSeon Lake Camanch, CA
edited January 2014 in General
I'm watching the National Dog Show on TV where there was a white EBT in the terrier group that didn't place among the top four.  So curiosity had me search if any EBT ever won Best in Show and see that a white Bull Terrier won back in 1918 at Westminster.  Probably not the same as the EBT as we know now.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Best_in_Show_winners_of_the_Westminster_Kennel_Club_Dog_Show
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  • BoydaBoyda
    Most defiantly not the same dog we see today, but still has a very similar characteristics. The last EBT to win was Rocky Tops Sundance Kid aka Rufus. Random fact! Rufus's chest was punctured by another dog and they had to drain it every now and then, that's why in some videos you can see it really swinging, it would fill with fluid.
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  • SeonSeon Lake Camanch, CA
    Thanks for that info.  Here's the write-up.


    2005 BEST IN SHOW

    Bull Terrier "Rufus"


    Bull Terrier - Rufus

    Ch. Rocky Top's Sundance Kid, a.k.a.
    Rufus, finished his career with 35 All Breed Best In Shows, including
    The National Dog Show Presented by Purina in 2005. Rufus is the
    top-winning Colored Bull Terrier of all time with over 128 Best In Group
    firsts. He achieved both his Championship and R.O.M. titles at 13½
    months, and won the BTCA National Specialty three times. He has also
    claimed victory in three of the most prestigious dog shows in
    America,The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the Morris &
    Essex Kennel Club Show and Westminster Kennel Club Show.


    At 6½ years, Rufus has now retired from the rings and lives as a family
    member with his owners. His favorite toy is his Planet Earth dog ball
    which he chases jumping from the bed to computer desk. Aside from being a
    wonderful showdog and the best home companion, Rufus serves as Therapy
    Dog Ambassador for “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” and the
    Kennel Club of Philadelphia . He is a Canine Good Citizen and
    internationally certified Therapy Dog.


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  • SeonSeon Lake Camanch, CA
    edited January 2014
    He also won Westminster 2006.

    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/best-in-show-rufus-wins-by-a-head/
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  • LeslieLeslie
    He died a few yrs. Back :(
    Your actions speak so loudly I cannot hear your words.
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  • LeslieLeslie
    Died Aug. 9th 2012 age 12
    Your actions speak so loudly I cannot hear your words.
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  • exiledexiled
    This is a really interesting thread, Seon, had no idea of the 1918 championship.  Looking at the BT from 1918, he looks amazing.  I'm in awe of him as much as I am of today's BT.

    Looking at the pictures of beautiful Rufus (RIP), he had one of the happiest faces.  Nice start to the New Year looking at these beautiful BTs.
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