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TERRIER RACES
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without a terrier since. Today, she owns two, 5-year-old Stella and 4-year-old Dylan. Both compete at Willowdale.
Over the years, Robinson has had
two winners at the event—Penny and Sammy, talented terriers who were mother and son. “They got their pictures in the paper,” she recalls.
Unlike their equine counterparts, the dogs don’t get purses for win, place or show. Their reward is the glory they receive from cheering spectators—and perhaps a treat when they join their owners at tailgate celebrations. Some years, terriers who finish first are bestowed with small chalices just big enough to hold a dog biscuit.
Robinson has high hopes for Stella in this year’s races. Dylan will take part for the fun of it. “Stella is a bossy-boss and determined to be first,” she says. “Dylan is a chunky little guy and out there to have fun.” SL
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