Kaz Hosaka may be going out on top. He was the handler of this year’s best in show winner at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Hosaka said that Tuesday’s show would be his last after showing dogs for 45 years, The Associated Press reported.
A miniature poodle named Sage was the winner of the U.S.’s most prestigious dog show. The last time a miniature poodle took the top spot was in 2002. That dog’s name was Spice and was also shown by Hosaka.
Sage’s title is the 11th time a miniature poodle has won, with only wire fox terriers winning more, the AP reported.
Sage came from the non-sporting group and is the first female to win best in show since 2020, CNN reported.
The final round included:
- Mercedes, a German shepherd, herding group
- Comet, a Shih Tzu, toy group
- Monty, a giant schnauzer, working group
- Louis, an Afghan hound, hound group
- Michah, a black cocker spaniel, sporting group
- Frankie, a colored bull terrier, terrier group
The dog show also featured a mixed-breed dog taking a title.
Nimble beat purebred dogs for the first time since the agility competition was added 10 years ago, the AP reported.
The dog, a border collie-papillion mix measuring only about a foot tall, beat out 50 other dogs to win the trophy.
She commanded the “jumps, tunnels, ramps and other features like a furry, black-and-white, well-targeted torpedo,” the AP reported.
The dogs are judged on speed, with penalties issued for any misses or trips. Nimble’s run was perfect, with no penalties, in 28.76 seconds.
About 3,000 dogs and handlers compete in the Westminster Dog Show each year, CNN reported.
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Shih Tzu dog stands during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler walks a Black Cocker Spaniel dog during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A man checks on his Komondor dog's eyes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Rottweiler dog competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Monty, winner of the Working Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Two Samoyed dogs stand together during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A West highland white terrier dog gets prepared inside the grooming tent during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Frankie, winner of the Terrier Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Rottweiler dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler stands with a Tibetan Mastiff dog during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Siberian Husky stands during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dog handler Kaz Hosaka and Sage, Best in Show and Non-Sporting Group winner pose during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Monty, winner of the Working Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Comet, winner of the Toy Group prepares backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Comet, winner of the Toy Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Mercedes, Reserve Best In Show winner and Herding Group winner competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler runs with a Neapolitan Mastiff dog during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler walks the Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler walks a Afghan Hound dog during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates by kissing the Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler celebrates with Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler walks a Black Cocker Spaniel dog during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Mercedes, Reserve Best In Show winner and Herding Group winner competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler sprays a Cane Corso dog during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Monty, winner of the Working Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Mercedes, Reserve Best In Show winner and Herding Group winner competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Frankie, winner of the Terrier Group is seen backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Frankie, winner of the Terrier Group is seen backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Frankie, winner of the Terrier Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Monty, winner of the Working Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Frankie, winner of the Terrier Group is seen backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Monty, winner of the Working Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs prepare backstage during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club ) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler sits with her Dogo Argentino dog during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler, right, celebrates with Best in Show winner, a Miniature Poodle dog in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Louis, winner of the Hound Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Louis, winner of the Hound Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Samoyed dog gets prepared inside the grooming tent during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A Dogue de Bordeaux dog gets prepared inside the grooming tent during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: An Old English Sheepdog rests inside the grooming tent during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Louis, winner of the Hound Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Micah, winner of the Sporting Group competes during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Ken)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler prepares his Shih Tzu dog during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler stands with a Neapolitan Mastiff dog during the Working Group in the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: English Setter dogs prepare to compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Westminster Kennel Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A handler walks a Afghan Hound dog during the Best in Show of the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) (Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)