A witness called Bridgeville police at 1:09 p.m. after a suspect, who was supposed to have been walking the dog, was kicking it down the street instead, according to a police affidavit.

Ms. Gielarowski told police her boyfriend kicked the dog because the pup would not walk with them. When the near lifeless dog no longer was able to move, Mr. Woodson walked away from it and his girlfriend, she told police.

[...]

"He admitted the dog would not behave prior to the Steelers game and that he became upset at it," according to the affidavit.

The girlfriend originally gave police a false name and then lied to protect her dog-killer boyfriend, because that's what loving the Steelers does to people. They become blood-thirsty puppy-hating dickheads. Lots of dogs misbehave before Ravens and Bengals games, but they don't get to stomped to death, do they? Heck, the whole state of Pennsylvania is suspect at this point.

Seriously, though, this guy is a prick.

Police: Man kills puppy misbehaving before Steelers game [Post-Gazette]

Sports! Need words. Note to self: Troy Murphy is not yet a backup quarterback for the Ravens. Note to self: connect the e-mail to Deadspin Tips at your peril (...JoakimpicsstupidUFCshitJessicaSimpsonNewGuy...).

Confidential note to S.Y.: you do have friends. They care about your feelings! (But please lay off the fancy words, OK?)

The poor dogs. Can I just deplore Michael Vick for what he did to the dogs without having to line up with PETA or the Cowboys? Andy Reid looks at Michael Vick and sees his own wayward sons. I sort of see Andy Reid's sons there too, but it's maybe not as encouraging—this weird malignant need for kids from the nice suburbs or a backwater city to be Hard Core (Newport News? Bad Newz Kennels?). Find some other way to be impressive. Preferably on third and long in Washington's red zone.

Happy weekend to all. Your weekend editors: Barry Petchesky joins you on Saturday, Idiot Barking Dog on Sunday.

Thanks for your continued support of Deadspin.

This is year three of Fear and Loathing at the Dog Show for me, and though it's a blast to cover every time, I do worry about coming up with fresh angles. It's to the point where I'm hoping a dog relieves itself on the show floor, or a Rottweiler mauls its handler, just so I have something to write about.

But I've learned two things in three years of doing this. First, that Westminster is the only place on earth outside of the Player's Ball it's OK to use the word bitches in casual conversation. (Sample exchange: "I guess she wants to look at the bitches separately. The bitches will be on soon." "Yeah, there are some great bitches today.")

Second, it's that the Deadspin commentariat does not tire of jokes about bitches. I'm not sure if it's more misogyny or immaturity, but a good bitch joke still brings down the house around here. So to steal a joke, I'm willing to say these dogs are the biggest bitches to hit MSG since Stephon Marbury.

Get your hunting caps on.

If you want bitching, just talk to any owner after their dog doesn't win. Just like every man in prison is innocent, every owner knows why the judge didn't pick their dog. What I heard today:

-The judge only liked certain color dogs.
-The judge didn't like female dogs.
-The owner wasn't a "name" owner.
-The judge didn't choose it because it went first.

But the biggest bitch of all on Tuesday was this British asshole, who I immediately dubbed Lord Pilkington Withersnatch.

See how he looks like he's about to have a heart attack any second? That's because he's way too intense for someone who gets to play with a Samoyed all day. I first noticed him when he yelled at a small child who dared to try to pet his dog.

But it gets worse. You know how most handlers will keep their dog's attention by holding out a snack, before eventually giving it to the animal? Well Lord Withersnatch's novel technique consists of getting the dog to focus by whipping out a treat, then tossing it beyond the dog's reach so it just stands there, staring at it. You can slap a kid for all I care, but when you start taunting dogs, then it's on.

Lord Withersnatch's dog didn't win its breed, and I'm afraid when they get home he's going to tear into her like Chris Brown after Rihanna gave him Jay-Z's herpes.

Westminster always gets a little trying late on the second day, and some handlers just nod off where they are. The dogs look dog tired too.

But your intrepid reporter soldiers on, despite the oppressive heat and smell of human sweat and (I hope) dog waste. But I fear it's getting to me.

I find myself transfixed and not a little disturbed by this Italian Spinone. I couldn't put my finger on it then, but seeing the photo now I figured it out. Look at it. IT HAS HUMAN EYES!

I wonder if I've been around dogs too long, because I'm outwardly ignoring the people and talking directly to the animals. "Look this way, Bowser. That's it…smile…excellent. Good luck today. And stay out of Northern Virginia. I heard Mike Vick's getting out soon."

It's easy for the mind to play tricks on you here, but to prove I'm not crazy, here's a gallery I like to call, "Owners Who Look Like Their Dogs."

This last one is really unfortunate.

Some stray observations:

• Brussels Griffons really do look like Ewoks. (Yub nub!)

• I like to see what other media organizations are covering the event. I saw both Telemundo and Univision, and both were filming the Chihuahuas. Come on, guys.

• Yesterday's picture of the Wirehaired Dachshund lying in a not-unattractive girl's lap generated the most positive feedback. So in an attempt to give you what you want, here's…a Pomeranian in a middle-aged man's lap.

But I think it's time to call it a year at Westminster. As always, it's been a magical time interacting with thousands of the best dogs in the world. And though some are big, some small, some smart, some dumb, every single one is wonderful in its own way.

Except this ugly bastard. I hope it gets hit by a truck.

Barry Petchesky is a freelance journalist living in New York City.

Read: Day 1 Here

This year's statement by PETA: The Westminster show must be sympathetic to the Klu Klux Klan, because both organizations advocate the creation of a purebred master race. Protesters were outside of Madison Square Garden on Monday to hand out fliers with that message.

Their goal, according to a post on the PETA website, was to draw a parallel between the KKK and the American Kennel Club. "Obviously it's an uncomfortable comparison," PETA spokesman Michael McGraw told the Associated Press. But the AKC is trying to create a "master race" when it comes to pure-bred dogs, he added. "It's a very apt comparison." The group passed out brochures implying the Klan and AKC have the goal of "pure bloodlines" in common.

In addition, PETA has produced this video, which is rather humorous.

"I can't speak for everyone, but the vast majority of the people exhibiting and handling and showing at Westminster are more interested in the health of dogs than anything else," Westminster spokesman David Frei told the AP.

I'm agreeing with PETA on this one, and here's why. I'm watching Westminster with my dog, Maggie the Bearded Collie. So on TV they bring out the Bearded Collie during the herding dog competition, and all that the USA Network announcers can talk about is how the beardie is hard to train; how it's a rebel, and is less desirable as a pet than a monitor lizard. Then the German Shepherd comes out, and they give it nothing but praise. Oh, what a great animal ... the Mother Teresa of dogs. No flaws whatsoever.

German Shepherd, Nazis, master race ...

Oh, and apparently sheep are eligible this year.

Photo: AP.

AKC And KKK: BFFs In Some Ways? [The Peta Files]
PETA Dresses In KKK Garb Outside Westminster Dog Show [USA Today]
The 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show [Official Site]

Rosholt kind of resembles a Teddy Bear, or the guy who always has extra trail mix on a hike. But I wouldn't want to mess with him; in addition to being an ultimate fighter, he was pretty fair wrestler in college.

From Yahoo Sports:

Something Rosholt does not show off are his championship rings from Oklahoma State wrestling. Rosholt was part of the incredibly dominant Cowboy teams that won four national championships in a row, from 2003-06. He was a four-time All-American and a three-time national champion in that time. Rosholt has carried those winning ways into MMA, where he is undefeated through five fights. After a win in the WEC, Rosholt will debut in the Octagon this weekend. It's a shame that he won't be able to bring his dog with them.

Oh, and also, we didn't show this part in the video, but here's his spare bedroom:

Jake Rosholt Has The Best Dog On The Planet [Cage Writer]
UFC Fight Night 17 Heads To USF Sun Dome In Tampa Fla. Feb. 7 [MMAMania]

No longer content to continue reading about brave police dogs who died because they weren't wearing vests, Tony Stewart has come to the rescue. The vests cost $695 each. If you didn't know that police dogs wore bulletproof vests then you roll with Chris Samuels and Clinton Portis and hate animals. Stewart's gift will be spread among dogs in five different states and will go a long way towards prospectively repairing his image when he gets in his next pit row altercation.

The vests come courtesy of a charity founded by Susie Jean of Socorro, N.M. Per the AP:

"Jean founded Vest 'N P.D.P. (Police Dog Protection) Inc., a nonprofit that collects donations to purchase bullet- and stab-proof vests for police dogs. So far, the nonprofit has provided 169 vests to police dogs in 22 states, not including the Stewart donation."

So far Jean's charity has not saved a single dog's life. Or maybe it has, hell if I know.

Stewart donates bulletproof vests for police dogs [USA Today]
Tony Stewart: Patron Saint to Police Dogs [Epic Carnival]

The granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst gained her greatest notoriety in 1974 when, as a 19-year-old, she was kidnapped in 1974 by the radical group the Symbionese Liberation Army. She later was photographed holding a gun while robbing a California bank and eventually spent almost two years in prison. Her sentence was commuted by former president Jimmy Carter, and former president Bill Clinton later gave her a full pardon.

What the ... I just wanted to see how the rough collie did!

The overall winner? Uno the beagle, who, to my knowledge, has no ties to subversive revolutionary groups. His victory was not without controversy, however.

Uno the beagle turned Madison Square Garden into his own big, green backyard. He barked and bayed. He nipped at a newly printed sign. He tried to grab his leash. He took a flying leap at a piece of filet mignon.

Sounds like Tony Siragusa's first season as a sideline reporter.

Patty Hearst And French Bulldog Win Award At Westminster Dog Show [The Canadian Press]
Uno The Beagle Wins Early At Westminster [Associated Press]

(More on the dog show later today, from our special Dog Show correspondent.)

There are 22 of Vick's dogs that are now at Dogtown, an animal sanctuary of Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. The National Geographic Channel started a series, "Dogtown," about the sanctuary this month. One of the episodes that will air in the summer will focus on four of the toughest cases and the Dogtown staff's efforts to "resocialize these seriously aggressive pit bulls," according to a National Georgraphic Channel news release.

OK, but this had better not just be dogs running around gnawing on furniture. If this show is going to be successful, episodes should include:

• Plenty of Bobby Trendy makeovers

• Turn several of the dogs loose on that Little People, Big World farm

• Bitter rivalry with the wolverine sanctuary on the other side of the lake

• Naked Rick Majerus

Vick's Pit Bulls Will Star In Reality TV Show [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]