From AP News: “A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States’ most prestigious canine event. After 45 years of competing and two best in show dogs, he plans to retire. Sage notched the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at Westminster; only wire fox terriers have won more. The last miniature poodle to take the trophy was Spice, with Hosaka, in 2002.
The Westminster show, which dates to 1877, centers on the traditional purebred judging that leads to the best in show prize. But over the last decade, the club has added agility and obedience events open to mixed-breed dogs. And this year, the agility competition counted its first non-purebred winner, a border collie-papillon mix named Nimble. (CBS)
Herding group: Mercedes the German Shepherd
Hound Group: Louis the Afghan Hound
Non-sporting group: Sage the Miniature Poodle
Sporting group: Micha the Black Cocker Spaniel
Terrier group: Frankie the Bull Terrier (Colored)
Toy group: Comet the Shih Tzu
Woking group: Monty the Giant Schnauzer