The American Kennel Club's Pick of the Litter is a monthly podcast that covers canine pop culture, its people, and news you can use.
Join us to hear from dog owners, handlers, trainers, lovers--and their dogs--at home and in the field, at shows, and anywhere that four legs are as good as two. From canine heroes to celebrated artists, listen in on the wide world of dogs.
The 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place February 11th and 12th in New York, and this year's Best in Show winner was Affenpinscher GCH CH Banana Joe v. Tani Kazari--a first for this relatively rare breed. He's pictured here is a candid shot by photographer Lisa Croft-Elliott.
We hear from BIS judge Michael Doherty, handler Ernesto Lara, and Joey's co-owner Tina Truesdale, who tells host Lisa Peterson why she's always loved this terrier-like toy breed.
Westminster's 2,700 entries are a challenge to local hotels, but the Hotel Pennsylvania takes them in stride, says the hotel's "Doggie Concierge" Jerry Grymek in an interview with Pick of the Litter's Sarah Montague. We also tour the hotel's dog spa.
Alan Fausel, Vice President of the Fine Arts Department at Bonham's auction house in New York City, oversees an annual sale of dog-related paintings, drawings, and collectibles that coincides with Westminster. He takes us on a tour of the preview, pointing out some special works, and offering up anecdotes about how dog artists pose their volatiles subjects.