Manty, a great Shnasar, won the first prize at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Exhibition in New York City on Tuesday night.
Monte is the best for the other six finals to take the best at the Madison Square Gardens. The award is considered the most valuable gift in the American dog show in the world.
It is determined by how close each dog fits its race with the ideal. Winners have a trophy, ribbons and bragging rights, but no cash prize.
Penny Toberman was one of the advanced dogs that advanced to the semifinals, and he was chosen as the best in his race.
Ontario’s breeder and co-owner Teresa Khomeers-San said Penny could become “a porridge” despite her dignified and focused appearance. “She’s the boss, but she is beautiful.”
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Every dog in Westminster is a title champion, but they are also home pets. Some people also do therapeutic work, search and recovery or other pallet work.
“A good German Shepherd is an all -purpose dog,” said Sherry Moses Camps, co -owner and co -owner of West Virginia, West.
Some of his cubs have become service dogs for the injured soldiers, he said. “Dog shows are funny, but this is our race.”
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