A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock 'n' roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed.
Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States.
Rummie is "true to Pekingese type, lots of carriage, presence - everything in one, here," he said Monday. "He just screams PBGV," Hayes said. "They're just very independent but very charming and just silly. Their goal is to make you laugh every day."
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