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Vito the Pug won Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, beating 1,940 dogs from 205 breeds. Vito first triumphed in the Toy Group before securing the top honor. Verde the Welsh Terrier was named Reserve Best in Show. The event, televised by NBC after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, attracts over 20 million viewers annually.
The Lancashire heeler, a small, active breed known for its intelligence and "smile," has been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). This recognition allows the breed to compete in U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show. The breed, which resembles a smaller corgi, has a history as a versatile farm helper in the U.K., where it is now considered a vulnerable native breed. Despite concerns from animal rights activists about the implications of dog breeding, the AKC maintains that it promotes responsible breeding for specific types and functions.