Best Westminster Dog Show moments, including Giant Schnauzer's win for Best in Show
NEW YORK — After days of sploots and sashays, drool and drama, a coal-black Giant Schnauzer named Monty learned a new trick: How to finally take home the ribbon for Best in Show.
The 5-year-old Giant Schnauzer from Connecticut on Tuesday night took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, ending the Working Group's 21-year championship drought — the longest of any of the seven groups. Less than 90 minutes earlier, Monty was named the Working Group winner at Westminster for a third straight year.
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