Crufts winner accused of having 'facelift' [butt-ugly dog wins competition ?!]

ananova ^ | 08:33 Monday 31st March 2003

[Maedhros]

The winner of Crufts could lose his title for allegedly having a secret "facelift".

Pekinese Danny beat 22,000 rivals to be crowned supreme champion at the top dog show.

But organisers have been tipped off that Danny underwent an operation last year.

They have launched an official investigation that could result in him being stripped of his title.

Pets who have had their appearance altered in any way are banned from entering Crufts under strict Kennel Club rules.

The regulation can be waived if owners apply in writing and enclose a veterinary report explaining why surgery was needed.

But officials said no such application was received from Danny's owners Bert Easdon and Philip Martin.

A Kennel Club spokesman told The Sun: "Following standard procedure, the office has, therefore, written to the owners to request their comments."

Owners Bert and Philip admit Danny - real name Dangerous Liaison - did have an operation on his throat last June.

But they insist it was purely to correct a breathing problem and in no way altered Danny's looks. The pair, who run a Glasgow hotel, put the problem down to jealousy from rivals.

[Maedhros]

This dog has to be the Michael Jackson of the canine world.

[martin_fierro]

Things are getting catty at the dog show.

[gridlock]

How's John Kerry recovering from his eye-lift wart removal surgery?

[smith288]

Is it the uglier the better?

[xJones]

Nonsense, they didn't even put braces on his teeth. But his owners must be a pair of hair stylists gone wild.

[KingPin]

Where is the pic of the Pekinese. I only see Helen Thomas.

[camle]

hillary won?

[Humidston]

Some people have Waaaay too much free time.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Only in England.