We’re speaking of America’s most iconic dog show. The 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in five years and one dog stood above the rest.

Monty, a giant schnauzer from New Jersey, with his owner and handler Katie Bernardin at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The pair won best in show after triumphing in the working group three consecutive times. Kena Betancur | AFP via Getty Images

Five-year-old Monty beat his fellow six group winners to be awarded the overall accolade, beating out a whippet, Bourbon, who became Reserve Best in Show for a second time, German Shepherd Mercedes, English springer spaniel Freddie, bichon frisé Neal, Skye terrier Archer, and shih tzu Comet.