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At the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a video montage honored the late Catherine O’Hara—remembered for her role as Cookie Fleck in Best in Show—as attendees applauded the tribute during the judging of Norwich terriers, part of a broader wave of tributes following her death at 71 on January 30.
Penny the Doberman pinscher won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Madison Square Garden, beating seven finalists after two days and more than 2,500 dogs representing about 200 breeds.
Fans at the Westminster Dog Show paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara after her death at 71, honoring her iconic turn as Cookie Fleck in Best in Show with a video tribute at Madison Square Garden, as Kip the Norwich terrier won best in breed at the real show.
Westminster’s 150th Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden gathers more than 3,000 dogs across seven breeds groups, narrowing to a best-in-show finale after breed and group judging. Tuesday’s main event starts at 7:30 p.m. ET with finals for the sporting, working and terrier groups, followed by the best-in-show winner later that night. If you can’t attend, tune in to FS1 or the Fox Sports app for live coverage, with The New York Times providing live reporting. Judging is based on the AKC breed standards; this year adds the Danish-Swedish Farmdog as the 202nd eligible breed. Last year’s winner was Monty the Giant Schnauzer, while this year’s top contender heading in is Baby Joe, a miniature schnauzer; the wire fox terrier remains the most successful breed in Westminster history.
A New York Times photo retrospective traces nearly a century of Westminster Kennel Club dog show photography, from early magazine features to a 150th-anniversary celebration, highlighting iconic breed portraits, the photographers who captured them, and the show’s blend of competition, fashion and spectacle.
The 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was won by a unique 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo, known as the Tulipwood Torpedo, notable for its wood construction and aero-inspired design, after a meticulous two-year restoration. Despite strong competition, its distinctive appearance and craftsmanship made it the clear winner, highlighting the event's appreciation for rare and historically significant vehicles.
Christopher Guest revealed a brutal backstage dog show moment involving a dog being clipped before a competition, which he considered too extreme to include in his film 'Best in Show.' Despite contemplating its inclusion, he decided it was too much, highlighting the harsh realities behind the satirical portrayal of dog shows.
Vito, a 2.5-year-old pug with sympathetic eyes and a muscly stature, won the best in show title at the 92nd annual National Dog Show, marking the first time in at least two decades a pug has claimed the top spot. Competing against about 2,000 other dogs, Vito triumphed over breeds like the Welsh terrier and giant schnauzer. The show, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, awards a $2,000 prize to the winning dog's owners.
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.
Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, made history by winning "Best in Show" at the 2024 National Dog Show in Philadelphia, marking the first time a pug has won this title since the show's inception in 2002. The event featured nearly 2,000 dogs, with Vito praised for his ideal pug characteristics. Second place went to Verde, a Welsh terrier from California.
Vito, a pug, has won the best in show at the 92nd annual National Dog Show, marking the first time in over two decades that a pug has claimed this title. Vito, who is the top-ranked pug in all show systems and the second-ranked toy dog in the U.S., has previously won best of breed at the Westminster Dog Show and the AKC National Show. The competition, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, featured around 2,000 dogs, with Vito's victory earning his co-owners a $20,000 prize.
Stache, a Sealyham terrier, has won Best in Show at the 2023 National Dog Show. The cream-colored male beat out six other finalists, including a German shepherd and a Great Dane. Stache's handler, Margery Good, praised his performance and agility. The event featured over 2,000 dogs from more than 200 breeds, with Stache being the No. 2-ranked Terrier and No. 12-ranked All-Breed show dog in America.
Pookah the Pomeranian won "Best in Show" at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, beating out contenders dressed as Pikachu and the "This Is Fine" meme. The parade almost didn't happen due to permitting issues but was saved by becoming part of the Open Streets program. Taylor Swift and Barbie costumes were popular, and some participants added personal touches to their costumes. Judges selected winners based on audience applause, and other animals, like a skunk and a chicken, also made appearances at the parade.
Buddy Holly, a 6-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBGV) from Palm Springs, California, made history as the first PBGV to win Best in Show at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Handler and co-owner Janice Hayes knew from the age of 9 that she would train a champion dog. Buddy Holly's balanced body, compact size, mustache, long eyebrows, and confident attitude made him stand out among the seven finalists. The champion dog loves treats and the camera, but has now retired from competition.
A petit basset griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, becoming the first of his breed to do so. The small hounds are the 154th most prevalent purebreds in the US, and Buddy Holly has also lived and competed in the UK, Ireland, and Australia. About 2,500 dogs of 210 breeds and varieties vied for the trophy, and Buddy Holly beat six other finalists to win the most prestigious dog show award in the US.