The #2 show dog in the country in 2010 is a Pekingese named Malachy.  I photographed Malachy in early November in Bloomsburg, Pa. – what a beautiful dog and so deserving of all of the Best in Show wins in 2010!  At the end of the year, it was neck and neck between the Smooth Fox Terrier named Dodger and Malachy to see who would be the #1 dog as the year ended.  Dodger came out ahead by a nose!   I was hoping to photograph Malachy again before the end of the year, but I kept missing him.  I’d be at a show Saturday and he would be there Sunday or vice versa.  So, the Peke in the blog image is not Malachy, but is indeed a very beautiful Pekingese.  I’m becoming quite smitten with these adorable toy dogs that wobble as they walk!  Watch for Dodger and Malachy at Westminster next month!