Photo by J. Grassa for WKC A petit basset griffon Vendéen (PBGV) named Buddy Holly has become the first of his breed to take “Best in Show’” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The six-year-old male from Palm Springs, Calif., bested a field of 2,500 entered dogs to win the title, earning top spots in his respective “Best in Breed” and “Best in Group” (Hound) categories. Meanwhile, Rummie, a Pekingese, won “Reserve Best in Show.” Other group winners include: Herding Group: Ribbon the Australian shepherd Sporting Group: Cider the English setter Non-sporting Group: Winston the French bulldog Working Group: Chaplin the giant schnauzer Terrier Group: Trouble the Staffordshire terrier First held in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the U.S. after only the Kentucky Derby.
