{"id":122690,"date":"2026-02-04T15:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/122690\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:16:09","slug":"penny-the-doberman-takes-best-in-show-new-york-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/122690\/","title":{"rendered":"Penny the Doberman Takes Best in Show \u2013 New York Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"NEWPhoto by Jamie McCarthy\/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club<\/p>\n

The four-year-old Doberman Pinscher beat out nearly 2,500 dogs for the top prize at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

It was a big night in the Big Apple for dog lovers! Penny the Doberman Pinscher pulled off a huge win last night, taking home Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Penny the Doberman Takes Best in Show<\/p>\n

Penny beat out nearly 2,500 other dogs at Madison Square Garden to grab the top spot. It was a historic night for a few reasons: she\u2019s the 42nd female to win, and it\u2019s the first time a Doberman has won the whole thing since 1989. Interestingly, the same handler, Andy Linton, was behind both of those wins.<\/p>\n

Psst\u2026 Meet Dogs From Around the World at the Westminster Dog Show in NYC<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Penny,Photo by Jamie McCarthy\/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club<\/p>\n

Having grown up with a super affectionate female Doberman, I have to admit I am more than excited to see this breed take top spot. They are beautiful dogs and can be incredibly sweet, despite their reputation.<\/p>\n

Penny\u2019s Handler, Andy Linton said, \u201cShe is as great a Doberman as I\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Winning Lineup
\n\"Cota,Photo by Roy Rochlin\/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club<\/p>\n

Judge David Fitzpatrick had the tough job of picking one winner from the seven group champions. While Penny took the crown, Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever earned the runner-up spot (Reserve Best in Show).<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick look at the \u201cbest of the best\u201d who made it to the final ring:<\/p>\n

Group
\nWinner
\nBreed<\/p>\n

Working
\nPenny
\nDoberman Pinscher<\/p>\n

Sporting
\nCota
\nChesapeake Bay Retriever<\/p>\n

Herding
\nGraham
\nOld English Sheepdog<\/p>\n

Hound
\nZaida
\nAfghan Hound<\/p>\n

Non-Sporting
\nJJ (\u201cJingle Juice\u201d)
\nLhasa Apso<\/p>\n

Terrier
\nWager
\nSmooth Fox Terrier<\/p>\n

Toy
\nCookie
\nMaltese<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

This year was marked the 150th anniversary of Westminster, making it one of the oldest sporting traditions in the country. According to the judge, this specific lineup of finalists was one for the history books, not to mention purely adorable.<\/p>\n

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