Gabriel Rangel (dog handler)

Gabriel Rangel is a professional dog handler. 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.[6][7]

References
  1. Walker, Ben (2019-02-12) Wire fox takes early winning steps toward Westminster title. The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  2. Flaim, Denise (2019-02-13). King the Wire Fox Terrier Gets the Royal Treatment at Westminster. American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  3. Flying High: Handler Gabriel Rangel Leads Fox Terrier Sky To Westminster Pinnacle title. ‘’Fox News.’’ 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  4. "Legendary Dog Handler to Determine Best in Show at 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
  5. American Kennel Club Handlers. American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  6. Muckenfuss, Mark (2014-01-31). Dog handler hopes for second Westminster title. ‘’The Press-Enterprise.’’ Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  7. A Lifetime Journey of Learning. Pure Dog Talk. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
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