QUEENS, NY - May 9: Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was awarded Best in Show at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (Photo by Peter Fisher for The Washington Post via Getty Images) NEW YORK - This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, "That’ll be the day."A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed.
Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States."I never thought a PBGV would do this," handler and co-owner Janice Hayes said. "Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog.
Nothing bothers him."Indeed, his white-tipped tail didn't stop wagging while he competed in the stadium where the U.S. Open tennis tournament's top matches are played.
Not even while he posed for countless pictures after a win that Hayes called "so surreal.""We're so proud of him," she said.RELATED: Horse racing working to prevent catastrophic injuries amid safety concernsHis competitors included Rummie, a Pekingese that came in second after aiming to bring home the third trophy in 11 years for his small-but-regal breed — and for handler, owner and breeder David Fitzpatrick.