"Patrick Cooper" is a Paralympic medalist from New Zealand who competed in alpine skiing. He competed in the 1988 Winter Paralympics where he won a silver medal in Slalom.

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What you carry is a reflection of your personality.

It'll probably be like last year - not one dominant team, but more who's hot at the end of the season.

Ninety-eight percent of the work is done by machine. Machines make up for 1,000 people.

These are local events that the clubs put on. These are not for the points, not for the glory. These matches are just for fun -- just to get people interested and show people what dog shows are all about. There's less pressure, less competition if you will. The whole idea is to get people who wouldn't normally enter a dog show.