by Suzane Levine
Member since:
August 6, 2008

Westminster Dog Show 2009 Winner is Sussex Spaniel Stump

February 11, 2009 11:00 AM UTC (Updated: February 11, 2009 12:16 PM UTC)
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The winner of the best in show prize at the 2009 Westminster Dog Show was chosen yesterday. The winner was a Sussex Spaniel named Stump who was 10 years old, the equivelent of 70 in human years! The competition included a Scottish deerhound named Tiger Woods, a Puli known for its dreadlocks and a Scottish terrier.

 

Stump has been in retirement up until recently and in 2004 he nearly died from a bacterial infection that took 19 days to diagnose. Stump is now taking the place of last year's winner, the beagle named Uno, as the country's number one dog.  

 

 ( Photo from AP / Peter Kramer)

Watch the Westminster Dog Show 2009 Winner Sussex Spaniel Stump on YouTube:

 

 

 

Comments: 15

I watched it and was so happy when Stump was chosen. I hope he doesn't get too tired out with all the appearances that he will be making this year as the winner.
Abby N. Feb 11, 2009, 11:32am UTC
Oh drats! I forgot to watch the show! :(
Elaine S. Feb 11, 2009, 11:34am UTC
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Donna Tinus Feb 11, 2009, 1:29pm UTC
I hope he doesn't get worn out too. Stump rocks.
Linda G. Feb 11, 2009, 1:35pm UTC
10 years old ? that is amazing
lynn a. Feb 11, 2009, 3:06pm UTC
He is an awesome dog. Hooray for him.
Brian T. Feb 11, 2009, 4:06pm UTC
That makes Stump top dog!LOL!
August Lady Feb 11, 2009, 5:35pm UTC
I watched most of it & I was rooting for Stump-a real CHAMP!!
Janet H. Feb 11, 2009, 9:18pm UTC
I was very disappointed in the results of the show but I am amazed that a 10 year old dog won. He was in excellent condition for his age. But I really don't care for that breed of dog.
Shannon H. Feb 12, 2009, 1:27am UTC
When I heard about this on the news I swore I kept hearing 'Sausage Spaniel' and I thought, 'I guess he DOES look like a sausage.' I see it's Sussex Spaniel...haha
Lisa W. Feb 12, 2009, 7:23am UTC
I am waiting for the year that a lab wins. Wonder if that's ever happened.
Angela M. Feb 12, 2009, 7:33am UTC
winners of this show are suppose to be the best of the best age alone should have disqualified this dog. pretty yes but not top dog in my opinion
M.K. Mueller Feb 14, 2009, 6:32pm UTC
Shoot I missed it but then again maybe it wasn't even available, I don't have cable or satellite.
Lea Harrelson Feb 15, 2009, 4:28pm UTC
To Angela M: Well, it's Good the Kennel Club Patrons and Judges Do not share your "Age Discrimination"mindset! There's something to be said about "Experience", and just because a Dog or a "Human" is getting on in years, Does Not mean They Are No Longer Useful! Pretty Darn good for a "10 year old Dog"! That's about 70 in "Human years". Wonder if You'll be "Show Material" when you're 70...That is to say, If You're Even Around Then!

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