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Article: A breed apart; Show dogs compete for prizes at Fairfax event.(FAMILY TIMES)(FIELD TRIPS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 28, 2002
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Byline: Alexandra Rockey Fleming, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Lauren Delodovico aimed an electric shaver at her puppy's muzzle, gunning for the prickly white whiskers. "Hold still, Smooch," she implored. The puppy, a silky, speckled English setter, struggled mightily. A couple of extra hands reached in to steady Smooch, also known as Ambush Black Tie Kiss This, so her 17-year-old handler could ready the puppy for the ring.
Smooch was competing in the 18th annual Specialty Show and Obedience Trial, hosted recently by the National Capital English Setter Club at Nottaway Park in Vienna. She and approximately 60 others of her breed had been brought there from many ...