Originally Posted by MTI Could a Dalmation Win it All? A Dalmatian named Ian trotted to victory in the non-sporting group at this year's Westminster Kennel Club show, making him one of seven finalists for the top prize to be awarded on national TV Tuesday night. The Dalmatian is just one among dozens of breeds that have never won in 103 years of "Best in Show" titles at the event. Also in the running, a Dachshund, a GSD and a Pekingese.

Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by

Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.