From the San Diego Union-Tribune:
Four dogs from San Diego County competed at Westminster Monday, and none advanced past the breed judging. But Nicole, a soft-coated Wheaten terrier from Carlsbad, received an Award of Merit, a coveted consolation prize. . . Nicole is a 2-year-old Wheaten terrier co-owned by Barbara Zapf. “She’s a very special dog, with a wonderful personality,” Zapf said. The dog has been on the East Coast training with a professional handler since mid-November.
Doggone it, we wanted Nicole to win Best of Show.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]