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WKC Best in Show 2016 - Photos via Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Facebook Page

Best in Show at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Goes to…

Best in Show WKC 2016 - Photo from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Facebook pageCongratulations to CJ, a German Shorthaired Pointer, who beat over 3,000 dogs to win the top prize – Best in Show – at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last evening at Madison Square Garden in New York City. CJ, a three year-old male who’s full name is CGH VJ-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, is only the third German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) to win Best in Show at Westminster. He is the grandson of Carlee, who took the Best in Show title at Westminster in 2005.
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The DogWatch Office Dogs: Hard-Working Pups!

Each of our 10 office dogs has an important job to do at DogWatch Headquarters in Natick, MA. Check out Biz the Black Lab, Brodie the Dachshund, Nellie the Australian Shepherd and more in this, our latest DogWatch Office Dogs video!

What job is your pet best suited for? Tell us in the comments!

Ludivine the Marathon Bloodhound

Customer Spotlight: Ludivine the Marathon Bloodhound

Meet Ludivine, a Bloodhound from Alabama who became a sensation when she accidentally joined a half-marathon race in her hometown. How did Ludivine go from a “lazy girl” to a world-famous dog athlete? Read on to find out!
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Most Popular Dog Names 2015

The Most Popular Dog Names of 2015

How did your dog get his or her name? Did you name her after someone – say, a character from your favorite book or movie? Or did you choose a Presidential name to fit his personality? Perhaps you picked something funny, or more traditional, or even something wild and crazy? Whatever you choose, the act of naming your pup is a big decision – and often a fun one, too!

On National Dog Day (August 26th), social network site Nextdoor announced the results of a survey of dog owners to see what names they picked. The top 10 most popular dog names in the U.S. this year are:

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