Top German shepherd no-go at Westminster

NEW YORK — A German shepherd that survived a brutal highway incident is out of Westminster, and his show career might be over.

Fanucci was unable to walk into the ring Monday, the first day of America’s most prestigious dog show.

The 5-year-old was considered the nation’s top German shepherd. But his left ear bubbled up and knocked him out of the competition.

Fanucci shattered his right rear leg in 2014 when he jumped out of a van being towed. He was injured so badly his owners considered destroying him.