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- 2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results. (newsbreak.com)
Pug Makes History at National Dog Show
For the first time ever, a pug named Vito has triumphed as Best in Show at the prestigious National Dog Show. Vito defeated over 1,900 competitors at the event held in Pennsylvania.
Impressive Victory
Vito emerged as the winner of the Toy Group before facing off against six other group champions. His victory marks a significant milestone for the breed. Weighing 18 pounds and hailing from North Carolina, Vito’s handler, Michael Scott, received a $20,000 grand prize.
Reserve Best in Show and New Breed
Verde, a Welsh Terrier, was named Reserve Best in Show. This year’s show welcomed a new addition: the Lancashire Heeler, a breed recently recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Breed Group Winners
The following dogs claimed victory in their respective breed groups:
- Herding Group: Rupert the Berger Picard
- Hound Group: The Zit the Ibizan Hound
- Toy Group: Vito the Pug
- Terrier Group: Verde the Welsh Terrier
- Non-Sporting Group: JJ the Lhasa Apso
- Sporting Group: Houston the Clumber Spaniel
- Working Group: Monty the Giant Schnauzer
Past Best in Show Winners
The National Dog Show has been a Thanksgiving tradition for 23 years, with notable past winners including:
- Stache (Sealyham Terrier) in 2023
- Winston (French Bulldog) in 2022
- Claire (Scottish Deerhound) in 2021 and 2020
- Thor (Bulldog) in 2019
- Whiskey (Whippet) in 2018
- Newton (Brussels Griffon) in 2017
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