Vito the Pug Makes History at 2024 National Dog Show
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Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., made history by becoming the first of his breed to win the Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show, beating over 1,900 dogs from more than 200 breeds. The event, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, saw Vito triumph over six other finalists, with a Welsh terrier named Verde taking the Reserve Best in Show. The show, a Thanksgiving tradition watched by millions, also featured the debut of the Lancashire heeler breed.
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