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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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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