Uno the Beagle's Groundbreaking Westminster Win
Tuesday night, for the first time ever, a beagle won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Uno, a 15-inch beagle, brought the crowd to its feet at the sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.
Melissa Block talks with Dravid Frei, the color commentator from the Westminster show.
Beagle Takes Top Dog Award
February 13, 2008
The coveted Best in Show award at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday went to a breed that has never won that honor: the beagle.
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