AKC spokesperson Gina Lash appeared live on the Today Show earlier today to celebrate the many dog breeds which hail from Ireland: the Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Red & White Setter. Watch the segment.
Following the Today segment, the dogs and their owners headed over to the nearby Irish Arts Center in Manhattan — offering the best in Irish arts and culture since 1972 — for a photo opportunity with news media. The dogs were photographed amidst a backdrop of black and white photographs capturing the landscape and people of Ireland, taken by renowned Irish photographer Bill Doyle.
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| AKC’s Gina Lash with Today Show host Lester Holt and an Irish Setter. |
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| Gina Lash with the Irish Setter, Irish Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel on the Today Show set. |
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| The Wheaten Terrier, Irish Red and White Setter and the Irish Wolfhound on the Today Show set. |
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| Irish Wolfhound poses for the camera |
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| Irish breeds show off in front of the Irish flag at the Irish Arts Center |
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| Irish breeds line up in front of the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan |
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| The Kerry Blue Terrier proudly shows off his shamrock scarf in front of the Irish Arts Center |
American Kennel Club Celebrates Irish Dog Breeds in Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day
