So this prim and proper poodle chowed down on the closest thing her humans could find — a fast-food treat that proved to be the perfect fuel for her final show.
After lunching on grilled chicken sandwiches from a nearby McDonald ’s, Siba won the nonsporting group at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, one of four dogs to qualify for the best in show final ring.
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Bono the Havanese took the toy group, Bourbon the whippet was named top hound, and Conrad the Shetland sheepdog won herding.
Siba the standard poodle won the nonsporting group at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 in New York (AP Photo/Ben Walker)
The 3 1/2 year old struck a pose waiting for the judge to start, planting her feet firm and pointing her perfectly cut head high.
After earning a spot in the final ring of seven in 2019, Colton was ruled ineligible for best in show due to a conflict of interest involving the top judge.
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