The 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wrapped up a little before midnight, Tuesday. Best in Show went to a stunning five year old German Shepherd dog named Rumor. She was runner up last year or Reserve Best in Show. But she came back this year to take the title. Rumor had a noble expression and lively athletic gait. She deserved the crown! It was only the second time in Westminster history that a German Shepherd has won Best in Show.
Our family has a fondness for this breed. Our first and most perfect pet was our beautiful Pedigree German Shepherd dog named Rintintin.
The other group winners competing were the Boxer, a crowd favorite, the Miniature Poodle, the Norwegian Elkhound, the Norwich Terrier and adorable Chuckie, the Pekinese.
Some of the highlights from Monday night included a group three win for Sonnito, the Smooth Coat Chihuahua, the most winning Chihuahua of all time. He has won the breed at Westminster three years in a row. A very exiting achievement for Chihuahua fanciers!
The crowds this year were bigger than ever as were the entries. It never gets old for me. Being around all of the beautiful dogs is always a thrill.
I did feel a little nostalgic, I missed the excitement a bit. I did not enter a dog myself. (Rocky is retired now.) I have to admit however, it is much more relaxing being a spectator than an exhibitor
The Empire State Building was dressed in purple and gold lights to honor the most famous dog show in the world, always a breathtaking sight, NYC loves their dogs.
This is our 17th year of watching Best in Show in Madison Square Garden, a family tradition we cherish. It is and always will be a very special time of year!
COMPLETE RESULTS
Hound Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight, a Norwegian Elkhound known as “Duffy,” owned by Patrica V Trotter.
Toy Group Winner:
GCHB Ch. Pequest Pickwick, a Pekingese known as “Chuckie,” owned by David Fitzpatrick.
Non-Sporting Group Winner:
GCHB Ch. Danfour Avalon As If, a Miniature Poodle known as “Aftin,” owned by Daniel Chavez, James Moses, & Janet Moses.
Herding Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney and Kent Boyles.
Sporting Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Vermilion’s Sea Breeze, an Irish Setter known as “Adrian,” owned by Sandra Nordstrom, Bruce and Mary Foote.
Working Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil, a Boxer known as “Devlin,” owned by Mrs. Jack Billhardt and Sergio Tenenbaum.
Terrier Group Winner:
GChS. Ch. Taliesin Twice As Nice, a Norwich Terrier known as “Tanner,” owned by Lisa Sons.
Best in Show Winner:
GCh. Ch. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney and Kent Boyles.
| BEST IN SHOW WINNERS BY BREED [complete details] | ||
| 2017: German Shepherd Dog 2016: German Shorthaired Pointer 2015: Beagle (15 Inch) 2014: Wire Fox Terrier 2013: Affenpinscher 2012: Pekingese 2011: Scottish Deerhound 2010: Scottish Terrier 2009: Sussex Spaniel 2008: Beagle (15 Inch) 2007: English Springer Spaniel 2006: Bull Terrier (Colored) 2005: German Shorthaired Pointer 2004: Newfoundland 2003: Kerry Blue Terrier 2002: Poodle (Miniature) 2001: Bichon Frise 2000: English Springer Spaniel 1999: Papillon 1998: Norwich Terrier 1997: Standard Schnauzer 1996: Clumber Spaniel 1995: Scottish Terrier 1994: Norwich Terrier 1993: English Springer Spaniel 1992: Wire Fox Terrier 1991: Poodle (Standard) 1990: Pekingese 1989: Doberman Pinscher 1988: Pomeranian 1987: German Shepherd Dog 1986: Pointer 1985: Scottish Terrier 1984: Newfoundland 1983: Afghan Hound 1982: Pekingese 1981: Pug 1980: Siberian Husky |
1979: Irish Water Spaniel 1978: Yorkshire Terrier 1977: Sealyham Terrier 1976: Lakeland Terrier 1975: Old English Sheepdog 1974: German Shorthaired Pointer 1973: Poodle (Standard) 1972: English Springer Spaniel 1971: English Springer Spaniel 1970: Boxer 1969: Skye Terrier 1968: Lakeland Terrier 1967: Scottish Terrier 1966: Wire Fox Terrier 1965: Scottish Terrier 1964: Whippet 1963: English Springer Spaniel 1962: West Highland White Terrier 1961: Poodle (Toy) 1960: Pekingese 1959: Poodle (Miniature) 1958: Poodle (Standard) 1957: Afghan Hound 1956: Poodle (Toy) 1955: Bulldog 1954: Cocker Spaniel (A.S.C.O.B.) 1953: Doberman Pinscher 1952: Doberman Pinscher 1951: Boxer 1950: Scottish Terrier 1949: Boxer 1948: Bedlington Terrier 1947: Boxer 1946: Wire Fox Terrier 1945: Scottish Terrier 1944: Welsh Terrier 1943: Poodle (Miniature) 1942: West Highland White Terrier 1941: Cocker Spaniel (Black) 1940: Cocker Spaniel (Black) |
1939: Doberman Pinscher 1938: English Setter 1937: Wire Fox Terrier 1936: Sealyham Terrier 1935: Poodle (Standard) 1934: Wire Fox Terrier 1933: Airedale Terrier 1932: Pointer 1931: Wire Fox Terrier 1930: Wire Fox Terrier 1929: Collie (Rough) 1928: Wire Fox Terrier 1927: Sealyham Terrier 1926: Wire Fox Terrier 1925: Pointer 1924: Bootlegger 1923: * No Award Given 1922: Airedale Terrier 1921: Cocker Spaniel (Parti-Color) 1920: Wire Fox Terrier 1919: Airedale Terrier 1918: Bull Terrier (White) 1917: Wire Fox Terrier 1916: Wire Fox Terrier 1915: Wire Fox Terrier 1914: Old English Sheepdog 1913: D Bulldog 1912: Airedale Terrier 1911: Scottish Terrier 1910: Smooth Fox Terrier 1909: Smooth Fox Terrier 1908: Smooth Fox Terrier 1907: Smooth Fox Terrier |
There was no BEST IN SHOW award in 1923. The American Kennel Club barred interbreed competition for 1923 except in the Miscellaneous Class. Comprehensive new rules for Group & Best in Show judging were adopted effective for 1924.
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