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The Pug Wins Best In Show: 2024 National Dog Show Photos

Vito the Pug wins Best In Show at the 2024 National Dog Show. See photos of the stiff competition Vito faced.

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The National Dog Show winner Vito the Pug waits to be judged, while competing in the Toy category.
The National Dog Show winner Vito the Pug waits to be judged, while competing in the Toy category. (Bill McCay/NBC)

ACROSS AMERICA-- Vito the Pug snagged the title for Best In Show in Thursday's 2024 National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

The Pug beat out some tough competition from the fan-favorite Giant Schnauzer and the Welsh Terrier, taking home Reserve Best in Show. Rounding out the group of finalists were a Lhasa Apso, Ibizan Hound, Berger Picard and a Clumber Spaniel.

After a tense round of judging the competitors, judge George Milutinovich selected the Pug as the winner. Vito posed for photographers with his trophies and ribbons.

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See photos of Vito, the other finalists, and some other adorable dogs from the 2024 National Dog Show.

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A Clumber Spaniel takes a jog around the ring during the Sporting category. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Golden Retriever on a grooming table backstage gets a pet from The National Dog Show host John O'Hurley. (NBC)
A Maltese is sat on a table while being inspected in the ring. (Bill McCay/NBC)
The American Staffordshire Terrier focuses on its posture while being judged. (Bill McCay/NBC)
The French Bulldog stares at a treat while being inspected by the judge. (Bill McCay/NBC)
The Miniature Bull Terrier holds still during judging in the Terrier category. (Bill McCay/NBC)
The 2023 National Dog Show winner, Stache the Sealyham Terrier poses with hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley. (NBC)
The Standard Poodle prances in the ring during the non-sporting category. (Bill McCay/NBC)

An Ascob Cocker Spaniel carried by its handler. (Bill McCay/NBC)
Irish Terriers waiting to be groomed backstage. (Bill McCay/NBC)
Dogs in the Hound category line up for the judge. (Bill McCay/NBC)

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