NEW
YORK, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miniature
Poodle "Sage" took home the highest title of Best in Show at the
148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
presented by Purina Pro Plan. Under
Judge Rosalind Kramer of
High Point, NC, America's most
prestigious dog show came to a close at the USTA Billie Jean King
National Tennis Center on Tuesday, May
14.
Sage, a 3-year-old female of Houston,
TX, officially known as GCHG CH Surrey Sage, is handled by
Kaz Hosaka and owned by Cathy
Gauche. Sage bested a field of over 2,500 entered dogs among
seven group finalists to win the coveted Best in Show title on
Tuesday night after two days of Best of Breed, Group, and Best in
Show competition.
After bringing Sage to a Best in Show victory, Hosaka announced
he is retiring from shows after 45 Westminster Dog Shows. Hosaka
last won Best in Show in 2002 with a Miniature Poodle named
"Spice."
The German Shepherd "Mercedes," officially known as GCHG CH
Kaleef's Mercedes, won Reserve Best in Show with handler,
Kent Boyles.
LINK TO IMAGES: HERE
Courtesy of Getty Images for The Westminster Kennel Club
LINK TO VIDEO: HERE and HERE
Courtesy of Fox Sports
Best in Show was televised live on FS1 on
Tuesday evening. The Empire State Building illuminated
the New York City skyline in
Westminster's iconic purple and
gold to celebrate the 148th annual event.
For full results and video, visit westminsterkennelclub.org.
About The Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's
oldest organization dedicated to the sport of showing dogs. It
hosts the iconic, all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the
second-longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S. after
the Kentucky Derby and, since 1948, the longest nationally
televised live dog show. The Club's mission is to enhance the lives
of all dogs by celebrating the companionship of dogs and promoting
responsible dog ownership and breed preservation. The Club
advocates for purpose-bred dogs, with an understanding that each
breed has a legacy and history that deserves to be taught, honored,
and preserved. The Club uses education to raise awareness and
encourage owners to conscientiously select dogs that are the right
match for their families. The annual dog show—a conformation
competition for purpose-bred dogs—and the Masters Agility
Championship and Masters Obedience Championship—where dogs from all
backgrounds are eligible to compete—make Westminster Week, with
thousands of dogs from the U.S. and around the world, a pinnacle
experience for any dog lover. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
has captivated canine enthusiasts for more than a century. Learn
more at westminsterkennelclub.org.
About Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and
the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs
and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically
based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the
world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including
Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than
11,000 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat
and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million cats
every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet
care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and
nutrition.
Purina Pro Plan is a leader in the advanced nutrition
category, with more than 140 targeted formulas to help your pet
thrive throughout every stage of life. It is also the food of
choice for 16 of the past 17 Westminster Best in Show winners*. For
more information, visit www.proplan.com or follow
@ProPlan on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific
research, our products and our support for pet-related
organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed
more than $150 million towards organizations that bring,
and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our
communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health
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*The handler or owners of these champions may have received
Purina Pro Plan dog food as Purina
ambassadors.
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