Flash and Chloe off to compete in Westminster

YOUNGSTOWN

Vienna resident Sue Davis hopes her trip to New York City later this month turns into more than a Flash in the pan.

Davis and Grand Champion Brio’s Grand Master Flash at Darkside, or Flash for short, will compete Feb. 15 and 16 in the 140th Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.

Flash, a 2-year-old, 75-pound black curly-coated retriever, will be among 3,000 dogs competing.

“I won’t get nervous until I get in the ring,” said Davis, who is director of admissions at Youngstown State University. “When I get the ring, my hands shake.”

Davis was invited to the show because Flash placed among the top five of his breed last year. He also finished second among his breed in the 2015 AKC Owner-Handler Series.

Davis began showing dogs in 2007.

She and Flash are traveling to the Big Apple with Shelley Kacenski of Austintown and Kacenski’s dog, Chloe, a 2-year-old Siberian Husky who also is competing.

Read more about Flash and the upcoming event in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.