SPORT: A DOG HAS HIS DAY

A STANDARD SCHNAUZER NAMED PA BRINGS JOY TO TWO GENERATIONS AND CONTINENTS AT WESTMINSTER

As Ethel Barrymore and Molly Picon looked on, another great performer sat at the head of his table at Sardi's and devoured his chopped sirloin--very rare--from a silver platter. One might have been tempted to say Pa was a lucky dog, but there was no luck involved in being the guest of honor at the annual Dog Fanciers Club luncheon. It took 500 years of breeding, 90 years of experience and one squeaky toy to get Pa this special meal. "Actually," said Pa's "ma," Rita Holloway, "he likes his hamburger cooked, with a little salt and pepper."

Twelve hours earlier, Pa,...

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