Watch for 'Vince' at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
A show dog owned by a Bethlehem woman will compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday.
Vince the champion Rhodesian Ridgeback show dog
Heather Trapasso
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You can call him "Vince" for short.
His full name is Spring Valley's Great Vincero and he is a Bethlehem-owned Rhodesian Ridgeback that will be competing in the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week.
He was a finalist in his breed at Westminster last year.
Judging for Vince's breed (in the Hound group) will take place during the day Monday.
Born in June 2010, Vince's awards include:
- AKC Grand Championship: October 1, 2011
2011 RRCUS National Specialty in Rapid City, South Dakota:
Vince was included in the Best of Breed Top 12 - AKC Championship: February 5, 2011
Vince is owned by Heather Trapasso.
There will be live television coverage of the show:
- Monday, February 11, 8-11 p.m. ET, Live on CNBC
- Tuesday, February 12, 8-11 p.m ET, Live on USA Network
Pam
11:11 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
My husband and I love watching this dog show every year. The dogs work so hard to get to this point.
Michele Hughes
11:56 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
I love crufts and westminister.Such a beautiful dog.
Sunday
8:51 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
LOVE this breed of dog! I always said that a Rhodesian Ridgeback will be my next dog! We're rooting for you, Vince!!! Best of luck!