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Filthy Harry

Any of you Chicago area dwellers keep your newspapers?? My daughter was at the International Kennel Club Show at McCormick Place Thursday through Sunday and we just heard the Tribune and the Sun Times had pictures of her with her Golden, Boxer, and one of her other dogs. I can't find Saturday or Sunday papers up here today to check. I'd appreciate clippings if anyone has them. We also found out last week that she was on 60 Minutes Andy Rooney Show with her Golden last Sunday. She won an Award of Merit at the Westminster show in New York and Andy Rooney was watching and filming.

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Sorry, Filthy. Our trash pickup is Monday and they're long gone. But congratulations to her!!

Filthy Harry

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Ugly

I'm tracking down the newspapers from my brother-in-law; I'll let you know if I find anything. Congratulations though!

Big Shooter Mike

International Kennel Club of Chicago holds a dog show at McCormick Place<br />
More than 6,000 dogs join International Kennel Club event at McCormick Place<br />
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By Jeff Long | Tribune reporter <br />
February 25, 2008 <br />
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Nirel Katz stood at the edge of the ring on Sunday afternoon, rolling a $20 bill between her hands as her border collie, Grace, waited patiently by her side. They both faced the crowd gathered for a dog show at McCormick Place.<br />
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Katz handed the twenty to a judge, who carried it to the center of the ring and set it among half a dozen other bills of varying denominations.<br />
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At a signal from Katz, Grace turned and darted for the cash, sniffing until she found the one handled by her owner -- and snatched it up to the delight of onlookers.<br />
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The stunt was part of an exhibition at the "cluster of dog shows" held by the International Kennel Club of Chicago, and Grace was among about 6,000 dogs -- representing 150 different breeds -- that joined the weekend gathering, which is among the nation's largest shows. Officials expected about 100,000 visitors. They also estimated more than 4,000 dogs would jump through hoops.<br />
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"You're watching a very well-trained dog," the judge told the audience as Grace trotted from the limelight after more demonstrations of obedience. "This is a competitive sport for them. But every dog should be trained."<br />
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Katz agreed with that advice.<br />
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"Every dog should be able to do the novice level," said Katz, 37, of Downers Grove. "Sit. Come. Walk. Sit quietly at my side. Good manners -- they call it being a K9 Good Citizen."<br />
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McCormick Place was crawling with immaculately groomed Good Citizens on Sunday.<br />
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For a place so crowded with pooches and puppies of all sizes and shapes, there was very little barking -- except on command. Visitors stopped to chat with owners, trainers and breeders about the dogs and the amount of care that goes into making them potential champions.<br />
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Lou Auslander, president of the International Kennel Club of Chicago, said his organization's show is rare because it's a "bench" show. The dogs that compete must stay in the exhibitor area for grooming and preparation, which allows the interaction with the public.<br />
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"People come to a dog show to learn more about dogs," Auslander said. "To speak to handlers, speak to breeders. That's what it's all about. If you happen to be interested in Siberian huskies, you go over to that end of the hall."<br />
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Vicki Suriano's English springer spaniel, Sterling, was getting a careful blow-dry in preparation for showing Sunday afternoon. Suriano said interacting with visitors is all part of the fun of showing dogs.<br />
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Sterling loved the attention and greeting visitors.<br />
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"He walks into this arena, and he knows this is a dog show," said Suriano, 50, of Darien. "This is what he lives for. He's happy. His tail is wagging. He gives kisses."<br />
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Although she takes Sterling to shows a couple of times a month, he is still a beloved family pet. Neighborhood kids love to play with him.<br />
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His breed was bred for hunting, -- flushing birds like pheasant from the brush.<br />
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But after an hour of brushing his long brown hair, Suriano points out that he's never been hunting.<br />
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"Not with that coat," she said, smiling. "But he could. It's in his blood."<br />
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That's the art. from tribune. No pics

jeweler jim

Harry, I think you should be able to pull the articles off their web pages. Check them out online and it should work for you.