Dog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show
A bracco Italiano named Lepshi has won his breed’s debut at the Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK -- A bracco Italiano named Lepshi won his breed 's debut at the United States' most prestigious dog show. And dog lovers just might not be the only audience that won't forget something like that. Lepshi (prounouced LEEP'-she) happens to be co-owned by country music and “1883” series star Tim McGraw. But that distinction was just playing in the background of a chorus of cheers as Lepshi and eight other examples of his handsome Italian hunting breed took their turns in the ring Tuesday at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. “He's a wonderful ambassador for the breed,” handler Ryan Wolfe said after the 6-year-old's win. Lepshi aces the breed's trademark ground-covering trot, Wolfe explained, and “he loves everybody." McGraw, known for hits including “Something Like That,” and his wife, country luminary and “1883” co-star Faith Hill, have had a number of...