Sage the Miniature Poodle Wins Finest in Present at Westminster Canine Present

Over 2,500 canine entered the 148th Annual Westminster Canine Current, nonetheless only one emerged with the title “Biggest in Current.” This 12 months, that honor was bestowed upon Sage, a four-year-old female miniature poodle from Texas, and her handler Kaz Hosaka. Sage is the first female canine to be named Biggest in Current provided that 2020 Westminster Canine Current.

“I’ve no phrases…I’m so happy with this canine,” says Hosaka.

2024 is often a monumental milestone for Hosaka, marking his forty fifth Westminster Canine Current. Hosaka notes it should even be his last. What a choice to enter retirement!

Reserve Biggest in Current, the runner-up, was bestowed upon Mercedes the German shepherd. Mercedes gained her breed and group earlier this week. Check out the other group winners beneath.

Herding group: Mercedes, a German shepherd

Hound group: Louis, an Afghan hound

Working group: Monty, an infinite schnauzer

Sporting group: Micah, a cocker spaniel

Terrier group: Frankie, a bull terrier

Non-sporting group: Sage, a miniature poodle

Toy group: Comet, a shi tzu

Mrs. Rosalind Kramer from Extreme Stage, North Carolina, was the Biggest in Current resolve and shared how fully delighted she was with this 12 months’s lineup sooner than saying the night time time’s prime canine.

“I’ve to thank every canine, whether or not or not or not or not you’re a dwelling canine or a gift canine, because you make our lives full,” says Kramer.