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At the 2006 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Golden Retriever Ch. Chuckanut Party Favour O' Novel—known as Andy—earned top honors in the Sporting Group under respected judge Michael Faulkner.

Andy’s performance at Madison Square Garden was met with overwhelming applause, described by The New York Times as the evening’s most powerful crowd response. Handler Ken Matthews recalled the moment:
“They are popular, but that was like thunder... It was like, ‘Holy, moly.’”

This memorable win solidified Andy’s place in Westminster history and captured the enduring appeal of the Golden Retriever.

📍 2006 Sporting Group Judging
🏆 Winner: Golden Retriever — Ch. Chuckanut Party Favour O’ Novel (“Andy”)
🧑‍⚖️ Judge: Michael Faulkner (also judged the Herding Group in 2024:    • Herding Group Judging 2024  )

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