It was an upset of historic proportions that put the "dog crowd" on it's collective ear. A Scottish Deerhound named Hickory was awarded best of show at the 135th annual Westminster Dog Show in New York.

1. She's an inspiration to all Scottish deerhounds
Hickory's best in show victory was a major upset by historical standards, marking the first time that any Scottish deerhound has claimed Westminster's top prize.

2. Madison Square Garden is a long way from home
The bright lights of New York City and "The World's Most Famous Arena" are drastically different from the 50-acre farm in Virginia where Hickory is accustomed to chasing deer and rabbits.

3. She's a diva
According to handler Angela Lloyd, Hickory cherishes the spotlight and is "constantly making sure she's getting attention."

4. She's in for some high-end dog treats
She may not have the verbal skills to announce she's taking a trip to Disneyland, but Hickory will be treated to a steak at the renowned Sardi's restaurant in New York City and take a ride to the top of the Empire State Building.

5. She topped some ruff competition
The Westminster dog show is no walk in the park, even for top-tier hounds like Hickory. Check out this video for a look at some of the competition:

I love watching the Westminster Dog Show, but I wouldn't trade one of those dogs for either one of my dogs; Holly, the Jack Russell Terrier and Cali, the Golden Retriever.

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