‘PBGV’ named top dog at Westminster

by samantha_ashenhurst | May 10, 2023 9:07 am

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A petit basset griffon Vendéen (PBGV) named Buddy Holly has become the first of his breed to take “Best in Show’” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

The six-year-old male from Palm Springs, Calif., bested a field of 2,500 entered dogs to win the title, earning top spots in his respective “Best in Breed” and “Best in Group” (Hound) categories.

Meanwhile, Rummie, a Pekingese, won “Reserve Best in Show.”

Other group winners include:

• Herding Group: Ribbon the Australian shepherd
• Sporting Group: Cider the English setter
• Non-sporting Group: Winston the French bulldog
• Working Group: Chaplin the giant schnauzer
• Terrier Group: Trouble the Staffordshire terrier

First held in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the U.S. after only the Kentucky Derby.

Source URL: https://www.veterinarypracticenews.ca/pbgv-named-top-dog-at-westminster/

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