Monty the Giant Schnauzer Wins Best in Show at 149th Westminster Dog Show

The prestigious competition at Madison Square Garden featured over 2,500 dogs from 201 breeds, with Monty triumphing as the top dog.

The 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concluded with Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, winning Best in Show on Tuesday night in New York City.
Monty was one of seven finalists, including Neal the Bichon Frisé, Bourbon the Whippet, Comet the Shih Tzu, Mercedes the German Shepherd, Freddie the English Springer Spaniel, and Archer the Skye Terrier.
The event, held at Madison Square Garden, returned to its iconic venue after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The competition also included agility and obedience championships, with a Border Collie named Vanish and an Australian Shepherd named Willie taking top honors in those categories, respectively.
The Westminster Dog Show, the oldest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. after the Kentucky Derby, featured 2,500 dogs judged on their adherence to breed standards.