NEW YORK (AP) — Sadie the Scottie was fully expected to reach the purple podium at America’s top dog show. She did, after two intruders turned the center ring at Westminster into their own platform. The heavily favored Scottish terrier won best in show Tuesday night and seemed to be an easy choice. Her team waited ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since little Vivi ran away, whippets have been sentimental favorites at America’s most prestigious dog show. This year, the Madison Square Garden crowd can root for one — she’s Chanel, a sleek, 2-year-old who can sprint 35 mph and loves to chase birds and tennis balls. On Monday night, she glided across ...

BAGHDAD (AP) — The American military is rushing delivery of dozens of bomb-detection dogs to Iraq after accusations that widely used mechanical devices are ineffective to pinpoint explosives at checkpoints and other search sites, U.S. and Iraqi officials said. The first shipment of dogs — 25 were expected Friday — comes amid pressure on Prime Minister ...

PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — Opee is only 8, but he’s already a popular veteran in the down and dirty sport of motocross. He can pull 6 Gs. He’s been the centerfold for Cycle News and poses regularly for fan photos. He’s a survivor of the grueling Baja 500 and has racked up more than 10,000 hours ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — When Pat Mujica first saw alpacas at a Missouri auction he thought they were simply cuddly and adorable. Then he heard how much they were selling for and realized the llama-like animals presented his family with a great investment opportunity. Mujica and his parents, Patricio and Veronica, bought a pair of ...