Crufts dog show: Miuccia the Italian whippet named best in show

Miuccia, an Italian whippet, beat more than 18,000 dogs to be named Best in Show at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, U.K.

With her elegant, yet brisk stride, Miuccia, an Italian whippet, beat more than 18,000 dogs to be named Best in Show at the Crufts dog show on Sunday in the English city of Birmingham.

The four-year-old from Venice became the first Italian canine to win the century-old contest.

Unlike her more peppier rivals, Miuccia appeared calm as she took the podium and stood next to the prized silver trophy, which was taller than her, and her handler, Giovanni Liguori.

“It’s a really dream come true. I am truly overwhelmed,” Liguori said, as he appeared to tear up. “Miuccia performed her best. I felt her very relaxed on the leash,” he added.

“As Italians, we are super proud, means that we are doing a fantastic job,” he said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/crufts-best-in-show-miuccia-italian-whippet-rcna195585

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