Never mind that the secret fund-raiser video or the paparazzi snapshots were done by individuals who likely have the scruples of a Doberman Pinscher.

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Oakley the German wirehaired pointer enters as the nation's No. 1 show dog, with sleek Veni Vidi Vici the Doberman pinscher also a top contender.

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Not exactly how many people see a Doberman pinscher.

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The German wirehaired pointer, English Springer spaniel and Doberman pinscher were the top three dogs by breed points through December not that it will matter much come Tuesday evening, when Best in Show at Westminster is determined.

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