Photos: See what happened at the Westminster Dog Show

February 12, 2025 12:52 PM

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NPR Staff

Monty the Giant schnauzer won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday in New York City. / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club

A 5-year-old giant schnauzer named Monty won the Best In Show title at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night.

He bested six other finalists to win the award.

The runner-up was, for the third time, a whippet known as Bourbon. Other finalists included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, and a shih tzu called Comet who has been a finalist before.

An Irish red and white setter competes during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie.

Each dog at Westminster is judged according to how closely it matches the ideal for its breed. Winners get a trophy, ribbons and bragging rights, but no cash prize.

This year's competition marked the event's return to New York's Madison Square Garden for the first time in four years.

A handler enters the ring with her whippet named Bourbon. The dog won Reserve Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. / Getty Images