Pretty good win for `ugly' Airedale

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: October 13, 1986| Author: Dave Manthey | Copyright information

Champion Finlair Isis, an Airedale terrier once considered the ugliest one in the litter, captured Best in Show honors yesterday at the 16th annual fall International Kennel Club of Chicago dog show at Donnelley Hall.

There were 10,000 visitors to the one-day show that saw Denise Kodner of Highland Park select the Airedale from seven finalists.

Nobi, as the new Chicago champion is called, has been the top-ranked Airedale in the country the last two years. She has 11 Best ...

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