"A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show in 1989 with another Doberman, named Indy. Penny "is as great a Doberman as I have ever seen," Linton told a supportive crowd. Despite health problems, he guided the 4-year-old dog through an impeccably crisp performance."
"Runner-up and cheers just as loud went to a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota. While Dobermans have won five times including Tuesday, no retriever has ever won, and their fans applaud every encouraging sign. Cota also seemed to enjoy the moment, particularly when his handler, Devon Kipp Levy, let him play with the ribbon. Other finalists included an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie, an old English sheepdog dubbed Graham and a smooth fox terrier called Wager."
"The judge, two-time Westminster-winning handler David Fitzpatrick, called the lineup one "that will go down in history." Each dog is assessed according to how closely it matches the ideal for its breed. The winner gets a trophy, ribbons and bragging rights. A crowd favorite at the 2025 Westminster show, Penny has rocked show rings since. A throng of handlers and other dog folk cheered for the seemingly undistractable dog and for Linton in early-round action Tuesday afternoon."
Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, giving handler Andy Linton a second Best in Show title after his 1989 victory with Indy. Linton guided Penny through a crisp performance despite health problems. Runner-up was Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever; retrievers have never won Best in Show, so fans celebrated. Other finalists included Zaida (Afghan hound), JJ (Lhasa apso), Cookie (Maltese), Graham (old English sheepdog) and Wager (smooth fox terrier). Judge David Fitzpatrick called the lineup one that will go down in history.
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