Tim McGraw Reveals His Dog Won Best of Breed at Westminster Dog Show
etonline.comTim McGraw has a top dog! On Tuesday, the star revealed that his bracco Italiano named Lepshi took home the prize for Best Breed at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City.«So proud of Lepshi!!!
He’s always been a winner in our eyes!,» McGraw wrote next to a picture of the pup posing with his medal. «Lepshi won best of breed today for the Bracco Italiano, the first year for the breed at Westminster. #westministerdogshow.»According to the Associated Press, Lepshi is co-owned by McGraw, Kristi Libertore, Tony Libertore and Jenell Tonini-Zanotto.
Lepshi is handled by Ryan Wolfe.A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw)In an interview with the outlet, Wolfe gushed about the four-legged champion.«He’s a wonderful ambassador for the breed,» Wolfe said. «Lepshi aces the breed’s trademark ground-covering trot.»He continued, «He loves everybody.»This marked the first year that the bracco Italiano breed could compete in the competition.
Lepshi and eight other braccos were part of the inaugural group, who showed off their talents during this year's prestigious competition.A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw)According to the, the bracco Italiano «is one of the oldest of the pointing breeds.
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