Little dogs, Big Apple: A 2-year-old Pomeranian named Thai is set to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Daily Press (Newport News, VA) | January 21, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: Jon Cawley

Jan. 21--GLOUCESTER -- When Thai the Pomeranian trots into Madison Square Garden next month to endure the scrutiny of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show judges, the pooch will be cheered from afar by loyal fans in a Gloucester senior community. The 5-pound pure bred, whose full name -- Champion Achilles Fit To Be Thai'd -- dwarfs his diminutive stature, was selected to compete in the 131st running of America's most prestigious dog show, which begins Feb. 12 in New York.

If Thai -- as he's known at home -- beats out 20 other ...

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