Saluting Uno and the Westminister Dog Show

You don't expect the winner of the Westminister Dog Show to turn to the camera and yell "I'm going to Disney World."

But the winners do get some perks.

Here's a look at how the Beagle, Uno, and others celebrated their Westminister wins.

First, there is the obligatory TV interview.

The next morning, Uno got to go nose to nose with Harry Smith on the Early Show.

Of course, any celebrity has to deal with the relatives back home who now will try to horn in on his newfound fame.

Meet the beagles back home:

Back in his hometown, a group of Uno's canine cousins and friends of the breeder gathered with their owners to watch the show on television and cheer him on. Just like Uno, these dogs were born and bred at the Belleville home of breeder Kathy Weichert and are related to the new champ.

In the 132 years of the Westminster dog show, a beagle has never won the best in show. But now the hound is literally Numero Uno. His fans say it was doggy destiny.

Uno actually lives with his handler in South Carolina after another year on the circuit but could return back to Belleville.

Sherry Price/ Beagle Owner: "They are such wonderful dogs. They are loyal, they are funny and just the perfect family pet."

Price "He's first cousin to Uno's Dad."

Kimberly Fernandez/Beagle Owner: "It's all in the family he's is part of our family and he's a wonderful representative of the beagles."

Price "It's what he lives for - his tennis balls."

Weigert: "As a breeder it's what you live for. You might get one of these in a lifetime."

Will Miner/Breeder's Friend: "She (Kathy) is a big part of our life. She introduced my buddy here to me."

Price "All American dog, America's dog as they say about Uno."

There are a few perks to being the Big Dog in town.

Like Lunch.

Here is Uno doing a celebrity lunch appearance at the famous Sardi's restaurant in New York:

On Wednesday, Uno made no bones about were he wanted lunch. Sardi's of course! It's where many a Broadway triumph has been celebrated, and where King Canine goes to meet his humble subjects.

So Uno joined the plethora of famous faces that grace the walls of the well-known eatery. He got to dine on decidedly upscale dog chow, like steak tartare.

Uno's handler, Aaron Wilkerson said the beagle is getting used to all of the attention.

Being the first beagle to win it all, Uno could become as famous as that other one, remember, Charlie Brown's best friend? Snoopy?

To the victor go the spoils!

Aaron Wilkerson/ Uno's Handler: "He's adjusting very well. (Life with the paparazzi?) Yes, very much so, yeah."
Wilkerson: "He doesn't have a secret, he's just a people dog."

And finally, what triumph would be complete in New York without a trip to the stock exchange.

Uno rings the bell to begin trading at NASDAQ on Friday.

Of Course, Uno wasn't the only winner at the Westminister Dog Show.

Meet another Best of Breed who was named for a NASCAR driver.

A pooch from Snohomish County in Washington is getting the star treatment...after taking home the coveted "Best of Breed" trophy at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York this week.

This is Valcopy (Val-koppy) Kasey Kahne...the fox terrier from Lynnwood that won the trophy for the best in the terrier class at Westminster.

You might recognize at least part of that name...he is named for the famous NASCAR driver.

Like his famous namesake, Kasey knew how to put on a show for the judges.

Kasey got a steak to celebrate his big win. His next competition comes closer to home, the first weekend in Seattle.