Doberman Penny wins Best in Show at Westminster dog show

Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, prevailing over more than 3,000 dogs at the 150th annual event.

Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday. The final round took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The champion came from the working group and was chosen after competition that included more than 3,000 dogs from all 50 U.S. states and 17 countries. The event was the 150th annual Westminster show and is described as the most prestigious dog show prize in the United States. Event details: - Penny advanced to the finals after winning the working group, with winners from six other groups competing in the final round. - Handler Andy Linton, who has publicly discussed his Parkinson's diagnosis, handled Penny; he also handled the Doberman Indy when the breed last won Best in Show in 1989. - Reserve Best in Show was Cota, a 5-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever from the sporting group. - Other finalists were Zaida (Afghan hound), Cookie (Maltese), JJ (Lhasa Apso), Graham (old English sheepdog), and Wager (smooth fox terrier). - Judges assess dogs against breed standards, including oral checks, hands-on evaluation of muscle tone, and observing movement. Summary: The win marks the breed's fifth Best in Show title at Westminster and drew positive remarks from judges and commentators about the quality of the lineup and the performances. Undetermined at this time.