A small-sized Pekingese with long, soft fur took the top prize at the 136thannual Westminster Kennel Club Show in New York City on Feb 14,2012. The dog has a royal name: Palacegarden Malachy . After being named Best in Show, Malachy celebrated by nestling his 11-pound body inside the trophy . 

Competition for the top prize was not easy. Malachy beat more than 2,000 dogs, including a Dalmation, a German Shepherd and a Kerry blue Terrier. But to judge Cindy Bogels, Malachy was the clear winner. "Super dog, and he had a surprising night, " she said. 

David Fitzpatrick is Malachy's handler and coowner. He said there would be no more shows for the four-year-old dog. Malachy, he said, would most likely go home to East Brlin, Pennsylvania, to enjoy a quiet life in the country. ' He'll probably chase squirrels and will certainly have a good time. " Fitzpatrick said. 

However, Malachy had a busy timetable on Feb,15.He made television appearances this morning and had lunch this afternoon at Sardi's a famous New York City restaurant, where he ate from a silver plate. Later, Malachy visited a businessman and TV personality, Donald Trump. 

Dogs were not the only ones in the spotlight at Westminster. Young people ages 9 to 18 took part in Junior Showmanship. In this competition, judges looked carefully at the kids, not the dogs. They watched to see how well entrants handled their animals in the ring. About 100 kids from around the country came to New York City to show off their dogs. 11-year-old Macenzie Zeitz was one of them. She traveled eight hours to New York, with her dog Pudding. " It is really amazing, and it's also a real honor to be here." Zeitz said. "Pudding likes the hotel because he gets to sleep in the bed, " added Zeitz.
What breed of dog won the 136th Westminster Dog Show?
Was it male or female?
What was his name?
How big was he?
How many other dogs did he compete against?
Were they all Pekingese?
What other breeds were there?
Were there any other things being judged there?
Were any children there?
What were they doing?
How many children were there?
What were they being graded on?
Who was  Palacegarden Malachys owner?
Where were they from?
Did  Palacegarden make media appearances?
What kind?
Did he meet anyone famous?
Who?
Pekingese
Pekingese 
male
his 
Palacegarden Malachy
Palacegarden Malachy
11-pounds
11-pound
2,000
 2,000
no
 including a Dalmation, a German Shepherd and a Kerry blue Terrier
a Dalmation, a German Shepherd and a Kerry blue Terrier
 a Dalmation, a German Shepherd and a Kerry blue Terrier
no
Dogs were not the only ones in the spotlight at Westminster
Yes
 Young people
They took part in Junior Showmanship
took part in Junior Showmanship
About 100
 About 100
how well entrants handled their animals in the ring
how well entrants handled their animals in the ring
David Fitzpatrick
David Fitzpatrick
East Brlin, Pennsylvania
East Brlin, Pennsylvania
Yes
.He made television appearances
television
television 
yes
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
 Donald Trump