Little dog struts on a big stage; Tawny shines at Westminster.(NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: February 25, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Sandy Quadros Bowles

NORTHBRIDGE - Tawny rolls on the floor for a belly scratch, then jumps into her owner's arms and licks her face.

That charm and affectionate character make the 2 1/2-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi a true champion in the eyes of her owner, Cynthia A. Rusakovich.

"She's the light of my life," Ms. Rusakovich said. "She is absolutely a pet, first and foremost."

The ribbons she has won at competitions, and her rece...

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