Ernesto Lara, a 25-year-veteran of dog handling, is the man behind Banana Joe, the affenpinscher who won coveted Best In Show in 2013. In other words, he knows dogs. This year, Lara will be showing as many as 10 pooches while trying to add to his roomful of awards.
Date: Feb 11, 2014
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Pennsylvania can boast of Best in Show and other top dogs at Westminster
Banana Joe, a 5-year-old affenpinscher handled by a Lancaster County man, was named Best of Show on Tuesday at the prestigious dog show. For the past three years, Banana Joe has lived with handler Ernesto Lara of Bowmansville. After touring, the fluffy black dog will return to the Netherlands to liv
Date: Feb 13, 2013
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No Monkeying Around: Banana Joe the Affenpinscher Named Best in Show at ...
conference. Its because hes a seasoned professional the tiny affenpinscher has been competing against dogs much larger than himself since a young age. He doesnt know his size, said handler Ernesto Lara after Banana Joe clinched his victory. He doesnt know he has a fluffy face. He thinks hes
Date: Feb 13, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Best in show: Banana Joe the affenpinscher wins Westminster
Handler Ernesto Lara kept hoisting Banana Joe after the victory at the country's premier dogshow. The playful pooch enjoys tugging at his squeaky mouse toy now he'll be able to put it in the prized silver bowl he won.
Date: Feb 12, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Joe the Affenpinscher takes last turn at Westminster
After being rustled awake for last minute grooming at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday night, he shook so hard he nearly knocked himself off the table. Such comic moments are the ones handler Ernesto Lara will miss the most.
Palacegarden Malachy, owned by Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks and handler David Fitzpatrick, the countrys number-two show dog of 2010; Group second, the Affenpinscher, GCh. Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, owned by Zoila Truesdale and Mieke Cooymans, handled by Ernesto Lara, a Netherlands import; Group third, the Pug, Ch. Xoe