Local Dalmatian headed to Westminster Show

Jordan Cartwright, a young Washington State University graduate with a major in neuroscience, decided to show dogs about five years ago and now is off to a famous dog show.

Jordan Cartwright and Krash

She bought a liver-colored Dalmatian named “Krash,” when he was just 13 weeks old and began her journey winning championship after championship with him, including national championships. And then she received the invitation.

In February, she’s heading to New York City to compete in the dog show of shows, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

How she got to this point is “just crazy,” she said.

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