Canadian Penny wins Best in Show at Westminster

Penny, a four-year-old Canadian Doberman, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and her Toronto co-owners called the result surreal.

Penny, a four-year-old Canadian Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden. She was chosen over roughly 2,500 other dogs. Her co-owners, Toronto breeders Greg Chan and Theresa Connors-Chan, said the victory felt surreal and left them overwhelmed with happiness. Penny’s handler, Andy Linton, earned his second Best in Show, adding to a long career in the show ring. What we know: - Penny is a four-year-old Doberman pinscher born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area with part American pedigree. - She won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, beating about 2,500 dogs. - The dog’s co-owners are Greg Chan and Theresa Connors-Chan, who have been breeding Dobermans since 2012. - Handler Andy Linton won his second Best in Show; his previous Best in Show win was in 1989. - The event included a Jumbotron tribute to Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara following her recent death. Summary: Penny’s victory was a high-profile moment for her owners, breeder collaborators and longtime handler, and it underscored the prominence of Dobermans in conformation competition. The owners remained in New York after a day of media interviews and were eager to return home. Undetermined at this time.