Ventura dog heading to Westminster Dog Show

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) A local four-legged friend is on the way to the 150th Westminster Dog Show.

Nicole and Tom Scurrah's dog Fergus is a Kooikerhondje. (pronounced like Koy-Ker-Hone-Cha)

It is special kind of Dutch spaniel. 

Furgus has won countless ribbons, including some at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

This will be their second time in a row showing Fergus at Westminster Dog Show.

But due to stricter airline rules the Scurrahs can't buy Fergus a seat, so they are driving to New York with some stops along the way.

"I got him 3-4 years ago that was one of the conditions of getting this breed, he is actually quite easy to handle he has an amazing temperament, he is super sweet," said Scurrah, " and the fact that I am able to show him at Westminster is quite amazing I never ever ever would have pictured myself showing a dog at Westminster." 

"Carousel Ticket to Ride" is his dog show name.

The show starts Jan. 31, and they will be in the ring early Tuesday morning on Feb. 3.

For a link to the live broadcast visit, http://westminsterkennelclub.org