After a long day of breed judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the best dogs came out to compete in their respective groups. A grand audience at Madison Square Garden watched closely as these beautiful dogs made their way around the ring. Here are the best winners of their groups, who will now move on to compete towards Best in Show.
Hound Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight, a Norwegian Elkhound known as “Duffy,” owned by Patrica V Trotter.
The winner of the #Hound Group is the Norwegian Elkhound! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/npmgruvQmn
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2017
Toy Group Winner:
GCHB Ch. Pequest Pickwick, a Pekingese known as “Chuckie,” owned by David Fitzpatrick.
And the winner of the Toy Group is #Chuckie the Pekingese! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/YA3XWnzgHP
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2017
Non-Sporting Group Winner:
GCHB Ch. Danfour Avalon As If, a Miniature Poodle known as “Aftin,” owned by Daniel Chavez, James Moses, & Janet Moses.
The winner of the Non-Sporting Group is the Miniature #Poodle! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/wALrJ5XuG5
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2017
Herding Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney and Kent Boyles.
And #Rumor has it ! The #GermanShepherd is the winner of the Herding Group. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/lH7wNHClO9
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2017
Sporting Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Vermilion’s Sea Breeze, an Irish Setter known as “Adrian,” owned by Sandra Nordstrom, Bruce and Mary Foote.
The winner of the #Sporting Group is Adrian the Irish Setter! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/lDCMHBbvYn
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 15, 2017
Working Group Winner:
GCh. Ch. Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil, a Boxer known as “Devlin,” owned by Mrs. Jack Billhardt and Sergio Tenenbaum.
The winner of the #Working Group is the #Boxer! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/MU5mGspk3Z
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 15, 2017
Terrier Group Winner:
GChS. Ch. Taliesin Twice As Nice, a Norwich Terrier known as “Tanner,” owned by Lisa Sons.
The winner of the #Terrier Group is the Norwich Terrier! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/hj0LuT7Dfq
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 15, 2017
And after two days of tough competition, Thomas H. Bradley III decided which dog would take home the coveted Best in Show title.
Best in Show Winner:
GCh. Ch. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney and Kent Boyles.
Congratulations to all dogs, owners, and handlers.