Westminster Dog Show: Five spunky Best in Show winners

2. 2007 - Diamond Jim (English springer spaniel)

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James, an English Springer Spaniel, winner of the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show looks at the ribbon after winning the best in group portion at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 13, 2007.

 

Diamond Jim was not a just another pretty face; he was also a working dog. Before his Westminster win, Diamond Jim worked as a therapy dog, helping Alzheimer’s patients. After his victory, Jim retired from competition and continued to work with patients.

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