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.
Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, made history by becoming the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The hound beat over 3,000 dogs of more than 200 different breeds for the ultimate prize. The Best in Show winner is selected from seven competitors, each of whom first won Best in Breed and then best in one of the seven groups that purebred dogs are divided into.
Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, has become the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The PBGV won the hound group earlier in the day and charmed judges with his confidence and calm demeanor. More than 3,000 dogs from 210 breeds competed this week, with Winston the French bulldog being the crowd favorite heading into the final round of judging. Best in Show Reserve was awarded to Rummie the Pekingese.
