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'PBGV' Wins Best In Show: 147th Westminster Dog Show In Photos

Buddy Holly the petit basset griffon Vendéen wins Best In Show at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won best in show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won best in show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NEW YORK-- Buddy Holly the petit basset griffon Vendéen took home the Best In Show title in Tuesday night's 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This is the first Best in Show title for the hound breed.

The petit basset griffon Vendéen beat out the top dog breeds from the fan favorite Winston the French bulldog and Rummie the Pekingese. Rounding out the group of finalists were a Giant Schnauzer, an Australian Shepard, an American Staffordshire Terrier and an English Setter.

After winning the Best in Show title, Buddy Holly posed for photographers with his trophies and ribbons. Holly's handler and co-owner, Janice Hayes, was at a loss for words over the hound's win, stating, "I never thought a PBGV would do this". "Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog. Nothing bothers him.”

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See photos of Buddy Holly the petit basset griffon Vendéen, the other finalists and some of the stand-out dogs from the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Buddy Holly is inspected during the Best in Show judging. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Atlas, a Spinone Italiano, competes in the sporting group. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Louis, a Samoyed, struts during the working group. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Trouble, an American Staffordshire terrier runs around the ring during the Terrier group. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Winston, a French Bulldog, is inspected for breed standards. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Monty, a giant schnauzer runs a long side his handler. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The judge watches on as the Giant Schnauzer runs in the ring during the Best in Show judging. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Buddy Holly strides down the ring. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Buddy Holly the petit basset griffon Vendéen is presented with his Best in Show ribbon and trophies. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Handler Janice Hays, left, her husband, Eric, center, and breeder Gavin Robertson pose for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won best in show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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