westminsterkennelclub.org, Hickory was sired by Thistleglen Newell and her dam was Foxcliffe Summoning Charms. The Associated Press reported that Hickory was the first of her breed to win best in show. "Her professional handler, Angela Lloyd, is from Warrenton ... and that's who showed Hickory [Tue
As the first-ever member of the tradition-rich breed to win the coveted Westminster title, Hickory succeeds Sadie the Scottish Terrier, who swept to the Westminster title last year and is now a mother-to-be. Handled by Angela Lloyd of Warrenton, Virginia, and owned by Sally Sweatt of Minneapolis and Ceil and Robert Dove of Flint Hill, Virginia, Hickory's registered name is GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind.
Date: Feb 16, 2011
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Hickory, Westminster Kennel Club's 'best in show' dog, is from Virginia hunt ...
"Well it's a possibility, I suppose," handler Angela Lloyd, a Warrenton resident, answered charitably, on only an hour of sleep. "Last year you had Sadie the Scottish terrier, and now you have Hickory the Scottish deerhound."
cliffe Hickory Wind, one of the top-winning Hounds of 2010, owned by Sally Sweatt and Dr. Scott and Cecilia Dove, handled by Angela Lloyd; Group second, the 15-inch Beagle, GCh. Torquay Midnight Confession, owned by Marcelo Chagas, Marco Flavio and Alessandra Botelho, the top-winning 15-inch Beagle
Date: Feb 15, 2011
Category: Entertainment
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Westminster Best in Show winner: Scottish Deerhound
The dog finished third last year. Her handler said the second year made all the difference: "This dog isn't used to cities or venues this size. It is used to chasing squirrels and deer all day on a big farm,'' said Angela Lloyd.
Hound: A Scottish Deerhound Foxcliffe Hickory Wind from Warrenton, Va., beat out a cute Beagle named Lola. Finished third in group last year. The handler Angela Lloyd said the second time in the venue made the difference for this dog. "This dog isn't used to cities or venues this size. It is used to chasing squirrels and deer all day on a big farm.