Vito the Pug Makes History as First Pug to Win National Dog Show
Vito, a pug, has made history by becoming the first of his breed to win the prestigious National Dog Show.
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Pug Triumphs at 2024 National Dog Show, Stealing the Spotlight
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 the Pug Steals the Spotlight at National Dog Show
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 the Pug Triumphs at 2024 National Dog Show
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.
Coastal North Carolina's Top Dogs Shine at National Dog Show
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the most widely viewed dog show in America, will feature over 2,000 top American Kennel Club-sanctioned dogs competing for titles in Best of Breed, First in Group, and Best in Show on Nov. 18-19. The show takes place in Oaks, Pennsylvania and will be broadcast on NBC after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Several Wilmington-area dogs, including a Brussels Griffon and a Great Dane, will be participating in the show. Owners from various North Carolina places will also have dogs competing at the event.