The pug was named “Best in Show” at the 2024 National Dog Show.

Vito The pug bested around 1,940 other dogs from 205 breeds and varieties at this year’s show, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. He achieved his first victory in the Toy group, which consisted of 24 breeds. He They then competed against the six other group winners to win the top honor. The Welsh terriers named Verde, winner of the Terrier Group, was named Reserve Best in Show.

Best results of the 2024 National Dog Show

– **Best in Show** Toy Group Winner: Vito the pug
-*Reserve Best in Show.* Terrier group winner: Verde the Welsh terriers
– Herding Group winner: Rupert the Berger Picard
– Winner of the hunting dog group: The Zit the Ibizan hunting dog
– Winner of the non-sports group: JJ the Lhasa Apso
– Sports group: Houston the Clumber Spaniel
– Working group: Monty the Giant Schnauzer

Related: Complete list of breeds by group at the 2024 National Dog Show

NBC televised the 2024 National Dog Show following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 23rd consecutive year. Every year more than 20 million people tune in to the event.

Who won Best in Show at the National Dog Show last year?

In 2023, a tiny white man Sealyham Terrier from Pennsylvania named Stache won Best in Show.

Which dog breed has won the most Best in Shows at the National Dog Show?

Since 2002, two breeds have won Best in Show at the National Dog Show twice. In two consecutive years, 2011 and 2012, a Wire Fox Terrier won the top spot. In 2020 and 2021, Claire will be the Scottish Deerhound made history by becoming the first dog ever to win Best in Show and the National Dog Show twice.