️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️  A top American dog handler has caused outrage by picking up her championship winning Scottish Terrier by its tail at a British show.<unk> A top American dog handler has caused outrage by picking up her championship winning Scottish Terrier by its tail at a British show.<unk> Rebecca Cross, who won Best in Show at Crufts last weekend, was filmed picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail - an act she says was 'just habit'.<unk>Rebecca Cross, who won Best in Show at Crufts last weekend, was filmed picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail - an act she says was 'just habit.'<unk>Rebecca Cross, who won Best in Show at Crufts last weekend, was filmed picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail - an act she says was 'just habit.'<unk> Now Cross, a mother-of-one and military veteran from Glen Burnie, Maryland, is at the center of a campaign calling for her to be stripped of the prestigious accolade.<unk> Now Cross, a mother of one and military veteran from Glen Burnie, Maryland, is at the center of a campaign calling for her to be stripped of the prestigious accolade. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition following the competition, which has already seen more than its fair share of scandal.<unk> More than 100,000 people have signed a petition following the competition, which has already seen more than its fair share of scandal.<unk> <unk> <unk> Animal lovers have accused the Crufts organizers of'turning a blind eye'after footage emerged showing U.S. competitor Rebecca Cross picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail.<unk> Animal lovers have accused the Crufts organizers of'turning a blind eye'after footage emerged showing U.S. competitor Rebecca Cross picking up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail.<unk> ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk> Kennel Club explained that it had warned Ms Cross not to pick up the dog in that manner but that it was'customary'to do so in the U.S. Strip Rebecca Cross of her Best In Show award at Crufts 2015 for her unduly harsh handling of the Scottish Terrier, Knopa<unk>,<unk> reads the petition.<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> Under KC Rule A42 I believe that Ms Cross is guilty of "behaving discreditably and prejudicial to the interests of the canine world" and should be held accountable.<unk> The British Kennel Club, the organizers of the show, which was held in Birmingham, said it had warned Cross not to pick up the dog in that manner but that it was 'customary' to do so in the U.S. Knopa beat over 21,000 dogs to be named Best in Show at the competition. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ Cross also issued an apology, saying she 'didn't do it on purpose, it was just habit'.<unk> Cross also issued an apology, saying she 'didn't do it on purpose, it was just habit'.<unk> She added: 'It's just one of those things. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ The petition claims Ms Cross (right), whose prize-giving was interrupted...
Rebecca Cross, a single mother and military veteran from Maryland, caused outrage at British dog show last weekend.<unk>Rebecca Cross, a single mother and military veteran from Maryland, caused outrage at British dog show last weekend.<unk>Rebecca Cross, a single mother and military veteran from Maryland, caused outrage at British dog show last weekend.<unk>Rebecca Cross, a single mother and military veteran from Maryland, caused outrage at British dog show last weekend. <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk>