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Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
Penny the Doberman won Best in Show after outperforming six finalists among 2,500 dogs from 204 breeds at the milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
- On Tuesday, Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, prevailing over more than 200 breeds.
- The judge, David Fitzpatrick, selected Best in Show from the seven group winners by evaluating how closely each dog matched its breed standard, with Penny advancing from the Working group.
- In the ring, Penny, handled by a former Best in Show winner, delivered a crisp performance despite health problems, and Linton said, "I had some goals, and this was one of them."
- Following the win, Penny gains a trophy, ribbons, bragging rights, and the distinction of winning the 150th Westminster show, beginning a media tour the next day.
- Dating to May 8, 1877, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is among the longest-running sporting events in the U.S., with Penny the fifth Doberman to win and Millie reaching semifinals this year.
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