Westminster Dog Show 2024 Results: Best of Breed Winners and Final Recap

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIMay 15, 2024

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Sage the miniature poodle has been named Best in Show at the 148th edition of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York on Tuesday.

FOX Sports @FOXSportsThe Best in Show winner at the 148th @WKCDOGS Show is Sage the Miniature Poodle! 🏆🐩 pic.twitter.com/Cb4pSr8YLN

American Kennel Club @akcdogloversSage the Miniature Poodle wins #WestminsterDogShow Best in Show! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/y2tAaSsFyl

Westminster Kennel Club @WKCDOGSSage wisdom from the Miniature Poodle, your 148th Westminster Best in Show! #WestminsterDogShow pic.twitter.com/ydYSSD8MCT

Mercedes the German shepherd, a four-year-old from Bethesda, Maryland, took Reserve Best in Show.

FOX Sports @FOXSportsThe Reserve Best in Show winner is Mercedes the German Shepherd! pic.twitter.com/88kBNLcv5B

Sage is a three-year-old from Houston, Texas, owned by Cathy Gauche and handled by Kaz Hosaka.

This marks the first time since 2002 that a miniature poodle won Best in Show (Surrey Spice Girl). Hosaka also served as handler for that winner.

Hosaka, who was participating in his 45th (and final) Westminster Dog Show, spoke afterward.

FOX Sports @FOXSports”No words. I am so happy.”

Breeder and handler Kaz Hosaka wins Best in Show in his 45th and final Westminster Show with Sage the Miniature Poodle 🏆❤️@WKCDOGS x @JamieLittleTV pic.twitter.com/9gnblRlKbj

Sage bested six other finalists. Here’s a look at all of them.

Hound Group: Louis (Afghan Hound)

FOX Sports @FOXSportsLouis the Afghan Hound is the 2024 @WKCDOGS Hound Group Winner! 👏 pic.twitter.com/xvVyjtdL6X

Toy Group: Comet (Shih Tzu)

FOX Sports @FOXSportsComet the Shih Tzu takes the Toy Group title! 🎀 pic.twitter.com/6OAM5uWVMr

Non-Sporting Group: Sage (Miniature Poodle)

FOX Sports @FOXSportsSage the Miniature Poodle wins the 2024 @WKCDOGS Non-Sporting Group! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/b8D1xGyRMD

Herding Group: Mercedes (German Shepherd)

FOX Sports @FOXSportsMercedes the German Shepherd wins the Herding Group! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/xjiqHdomqk

Sporting Group: Micha (Black Cocker Spaniel)

FOX Sports @FOXSportsMicha the Cocker Spaniel wins the Sporting Group! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TFVkqQtgj7

Working Group: Monty (Giant Schnauzer)

Westminster Kennel Club @WKCDOGSMonty with the back-to-back Working Group win! 🔁 #WestminsterDogShow https://t.co/eqx30SbQok

Terrier Group: Frankie (Colored Bull Terrier)

American Kennel Club @akcdogloversFrankie the Colored Bull Terrier wins the Terrier Group at the #WestminsterDogShow! pic.twitter.com/wsu3XFYYAN

Sage’s win marks the 11th time a poodle has won Best in Show, per Jennifer Peltz of the Associated Press. Only wire fox terriers have won more often.