Gabriel Rangel is a professional dog handler and master dog groomer. He has shown three dogs awarded Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: King, a Wire Fox Terrier, in 2019; Sky, also a Wire Fox Terrier, in 2014; and Sadie, a Scottish Terrier, in 2010.[1][2][3] Rangel is now one win behind Peter Green, who won Best in Show as a handler four times.[4]
Rangel specializes in the Terrier Group, Giant Schnauzers, Bouvier des Flandres, and Bichons.[5]
Rangel was born in Mexico and now lives in Rialto, California, with his wife, Ivonne, who is also a profession dog handler and groomer. Rangel’s success in this industry has attracted dog handlers and master groomers from around the globe to seek internships and the opportunity to learn his trade secrets. [6][7]
References
edit- ^ Walker, Ben (2019-02-12) Wire fox takes early winning steps toward Westminster title. The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ Flaim, Denise (2019-02-13). King the Wire Fox Terrier Gets the Royal Treatment at Westminster. American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ Flying High: Handler Gabriel Rangel Leads Fox Terrier Sky To Westminster Pinnacle title. ‘’Fox News.’’ 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "Legendary Dog Handler to Determine Best in Show at 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ American Kennel Club Handlers. American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ Muckenfuss, Mark (2014-01-31). Dog handler hopes for second Westminster title. ‘’The Press-Enterprise.’’ Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ A Lifetime Journey of Learning. Pure Dog Talk. Retrieved 2019-02-13.