Jim Rau Dog Shows Results (2025)

FAQs

Who were the winners of the National Dog Show today? ›

Stache defeated a group that included a German shepherd, a Great Dane, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, a Shih Tzu and an Azawakh, a hound originating from West Africa. A Dalmatian named Pumpkin won second place, known as Reserve Best in Show.

In addition to the prestigious title at stake, $20,000 in prize money is awarded at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina.

A friendly, tail-wagging 3-year-old male Sealyham Terrier named “Stache” charmed his way to winning the 22nd annual “National Dog Show Presented by Purina.” Handled by terrier breeder icon Margery Good, of Cochranville, Pennsylvania, the proud, confident terrier embodies 50 years of Good's breeding program.

Rottweiler. Rottweilers are growing in popularity, and they're currently the ninth most popular breed by AKC registration rankings. These working dogs have never won Best in Show, or Reserve Best in Show, at Westminster.

"Sage," the Miniature Poodle, won the Best in Show honor at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, beating over 2,500 dogs of more than 200 different breeds for the ultimate prize. Sage, a three-year-old from Houston, Texas, was handled by Kaz Hosaka in the last show of his career.

Comet the Shih Tzu won the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club toy group. Comet's owner, Luke Ehrich, said Comet doesn't know when he loses because he's always happy.

Since 1877, there have been well over 150 breeds crowned the Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show. Which breeds have taken home the title the most? Wire Fox Terrier: This breed has taken home the most wins over the years, with a whopping 15 Best in Show titles at Westminster.

Sage was crowned best in show during the annual event, beating out more than 2,500 other dogs. Sage, a miniature poodle, was crowned the best in show at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held Monday and Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

The good news is that it doesn't cost much to enter the Westminster Dog Show. The entry fee is just $100, per Yahoo Finance. But that doesn't cover the costs of preparing for that show. Owners sometimes shell out as much as $250,000 to ensure their dogs are ready, Yahoo reported.

How much do dog judges get paid? ›

Some of the most beloved dog breeds in America have never won the Westminster Dog Show. Labradors are the most popular dogs in the US, but they've never taken Best in Show. Golden retrievers, French bulldogs, and dachshunds also haven't had much luck.

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, leading U.S. dog show competition, held annually by the New York City-based Westminster Kennel Club (WKC). It is one of the country's oldest continuously running sporting events, second only to the Kentucky Derby in longevity.

Crufts is an international dog show held annually in the United Kingdom, held since 1891, and organised by The Kennel Club. It is the largest show of its kind in the world.

Though the audience is initially awed by seeing Gerry's "two left feet" (the result of a birth defect), ultimately Winky takes Best in Show. Afterwards, the film explores what each character is doing after the competition. Gerry and Cookie returned home to Florida and were overcome with attention after the victory.

Sage, an extravagantly coifed miniature poodle with a certain winsome mystery about her, won the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night, prevailing over a tough field of competitors including a majestic German shepherd, a silken Afghan hound and a proud giant schnauzer.

Cocker Spaniel (Black), "Micah" GCHG CH Rejoices To The Point, won the Sporting Group.

Wire Fox Terrier: This breed has taken home the most wins over the years, with a whopping 15 Best in Show titles at Westminster.