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Today’s Theme, Explained
Today’s theme is ‘Best in show’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.
The theme refers to acompetitive dog show where various breeds are judged based on their conformation(how closely they resemble the breed standard) andsometimes their performance.

Thefirst wordis known for their thick fur and sled-pulling abilities.
Thesecond wordis known for its short snout and playful personality.

Thethird wordhas a strong sense of smell and are often used for hunting.
Thefourth wordprotects sheep.
Thefifth wordis known for their distinctive baying howl and friendly nature.
Thesixth wordcomes in three sizes (standard, miniature, toy) and is known for its curly coat.

