Spice Girl Wins Best in Show
Directions: Read the article. Then answer the question that follows.

In 2002, a miniature poodle was awarded the title of “Best-in-Show” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Surrey Spice Girl, who also responded to the name Spice, won America’s most prestigious dog show by beating out 2,500 other dogs. She became the first miniature poodle to win at Westminster since 1959. Spice was only the third miniature poodle to win the competition since the start of the dog show in 1907. By comparison, the most successful dog group is the terrier, winning the competition more than forty times. While some in the audience seemed surprised at her win, Surrey Spice Girl proved herself to the judge and pranced off as America’s top dog.

A terrier named Mick competed against Surrey Spice Girl at the 126th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The terrier was considered the favorite to win. Based on the information in the article, why do you think people expected the terrier to win?