150 Years of Fluff Alert: The Most Beautiful Dogs of the Last Decades - Doberman Named Penny Wins Westminster's 150th Best in Show
A four-year-old Doberman pinscher named Penny has taken the top honour at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The competition, now in its 150th year, remains America's oldest and most prestigious canine event. Over 3,000 dogs from across the U.S. and 17 countries competed for the coveted Best in Show title.
The show has been held annually in New York City since 1877, drawing elite dogs and handlers from around the world. This year's event marked a historic milestone as the 150th anniversary celebration. Judges evaluated each dog on conformation, movement, and temperament before selecting the final winner.
Penny, handled by Andy Linton, impressed the panel to become the 42nd dog to claim Best in Show. She is also the fifth Doberman pinscher to win the title in the show's long history. The breed, originally developed in Germany by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in the late 19th century, is renowned for its strength, loyalty, and fearlessness.
Unlike many competitions, Westminster does not offer prize money. Instead, the event focuses on prestige, with winners earning recognition as the finest representatives of their breeds.
Penny's victory adds another chapter to the show's legacy, which has showcased top dogs since 1877. The Doberman pinscher's win highlights the breed's enduring reputation as a skilled and dependable working dog. The 150th anniversary event once again solidified Westminster's status as a cornerstone of the canine world.
