The Westminster Dog Show had a surprise winner this year. On Tuesday night a 10 year old chestnut colored Sussex Spaniel won Best In Show. His name is "Stump" and he is the oldest dog ever to win this prestigious competition.
In human years Stump would be about 70 years old but he looks and acts much younger and has a spring in his step any 50 year old human could envy.
Stump almost died 5 years ago with a serious illness. His life was saved by the vets at Texas A and M University where he spent 19 days recovering.
Stump came out of retirement this week to win his first show in four years. Owner-handler Scott Sommer decided last Wednesday to bring Stump to the big show, just for fun. and for old times sake.
The crowd at the Garden went wild when Stump won "Best In Show" thus becoming the top dog in the USA. Maybe the audience just liked rooting for the old guy.
Stump is an inspiration to all of us of a certain age.
6 comments:
I want to see the show, and it is usually on TV, but this year, I haven't found it yet. Stump is handsome!
I LOVE this story. :-)
Hurray for all of us in the 70's. Stump is an inspiration.
It just proves that old dogs can learn new tricks and that they can be winners. Good for Stump and his owner.
I was so proud of Stump and his victory. Dogs who have been in the ring and love it deserve this kind of recognition as they grow older. Sometimes dog shows have a special senior class and it is so much fun to watch the veterans strut their stuff.
I was watching that. What a thrill. He looked good!
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