"A Doberman pinscher named Penny is America's top canine after earning the title of best in show on Tuesday night at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. Judge David Fitzpatrick tapped the four-year-old female with the mirror-sheen black-and-rust coat from Ontario, Canada, over a field of six other group champions, among them a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota, who was awarded reserve best in show to roars of approval from the crowd."
"The victory gave veteran handler Andy Linton another Westminster crown nearly four decades after he last won best in show in 1989 with another Doberman, Indy. For Linton, who has spoken publicly about living with Parkinson's disease and has indicated he is nearing the end of his career, the moment carried additional weight. I had some goals, and this was one of them, Linton said."
Penny, a four-year-old Doberman pinscher from Ontario, won best in show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club in New York. Judge David Fitzpatrick selected Penny over six other group champions, with Chesapeake Bay retriever Cota earning reserve best in show amid strong crowd reaction. Finalists included Afghan hound Zaida, Lhasa Apso JJ, Maltese Cookie, smooth fox terrier Wager and old English sheepdog Graham. Handler Andy Linton regained a Westminster crown nearly 40 years after his 1989 win and noted the victory held special meaning amid his public discussion of living with Parkinson's disease. Roughly 2,500 dogs from over 200 breeds and multiple countries competed, with breed judging based on adherence to ideal standards, movement, structure, muscle tone and presentation. No prize money accompanies the honor, but the best in show ribbon remains highly coveted.
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