The post This Doberman Beat 2,500 Dogs to Win Westminster\u2019s Top Prize<\/a> appeared first on A-Z Animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Penny the Doberman Pinscher defeated 2,500<\/strong> rivals to secure a victory that only 5 other Dobermans<\/strong> have ever achieved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Judge David Fitzpatrick<\/strong> faced the critical challenge of selecting one winner from 7<\/strong> distinct groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Penny first had to dominate the Working group<\/strong> to qualify for the final Best in Show<\/strong> evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show<\/a> celebrated its 150th<\/sup> annual event in February 2026, and one very lucky dog took home the competition\u2019s top prize. Congratulations to Penny the Doberman Pinscher, who was named Best in Show with her handler Andy Linton!<\/p>\n Penny is a 4-year-old Dobie who competed against more than 2,500 other dogs in a conformation show. The Best of Breed judging took place over two days\u2014February 2 and 3\u2014at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Best in Show award was decided by a single judge, David Fitzpatrick, who selected from among the winners of the seven different groups.<\/p>\n Penny is a striking dog with sleek black-and-brown fur and a formidable attitude. Her win wasn\u2019t just a milestone for her \u2014 it also marked the 42nd time a female dog has won the Best in Show award, and only the sixth time a Doberman has earned the top prize, according to CNN<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\nQuick Take<\/h2>\n
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