Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Penny, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher, was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York; Reserve Best in Show went to Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Penny, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher, was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. The event was held at Madison Square Garden and brought together winners from seven groups. Penny emerged from the Working group and was selected by judge David Fitzpatrick. The win continued a history of Doberman success at Westminster. Key details: - Penny beat a field of 2,499 dogs representing 204 breeds to take Best in Show. - She is the 42nd female to win Best in Show and the fifth Doberman to claim the top prize at Westminster. - Reserve Best in Show was Cota, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and winner of the Sporting group. - The judge for Best in Show was David Fitzpatrick, who chose between the seven group winners. - Other group winners included Graham (Old English Sheepdog, Herding), Zaida (Afghan Hound, Hound), JJ/Jingle Juice (Lhasa Apso, Non-Sporting), Wager (Smooth Fox Terrier, Terrier) and Cookie (Maltese, Toy). Summary: The decision concluded the competition among the seven group winners at the show's 150th edition and added to the Doberman breed's record at Westminster. Undetermined at this time.