The sesquicentennial of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show ended with a roar as Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman Pinscher, secured the prestigious Best in Show title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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- A Doberman Dynasty: Penny is only the fifth Doberman to win the top prize in the show’s long history, ending a 37-year drought for the breed.
- A Full-Circle Win: Her handler, Andy Linton, also handled the last Doberman to win Westminster (Indy) back in 1989. Talk about a legendary comeback!
- The Runner-Up: Cota, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, took home Reserve Best in Show, marking the highest finish ever for his breed at Westminster.
The Final Seven
Penny faced stiff competition in the final ring, ultimately edging out these group winners:
- Sporting: Cota (Chesapeake Bay Retriever)
- Hound: Zaida (Afghan Hound)
- Toy: Cookie (Maltese)
- Non-Sporting: JJ (Lhasa Apso)
- Herding: Graham (Old English Sheepdog)
- Terrier: Wager (Smooth Fox Terrier)
Off the Clock
Despite her regal presence in the ring, Penny’s owners describe her as a “total sweetheart” who is highly food-motivated and loves to please her family at home.
