This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty.

After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak.

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The spirited schnauzer bested six other finalists to become the first of his breed tapped as , the most prestigious prize in the U.S. dog show world. The dog won the huge American Kennel Club championship in December, and he91裸聊视频檇 been a Westminster twice before.

A standout because of 91裸聊视频渆verything from his attitude to his structure,91裸聊视频� Monty is bold, cocky and fun, according to co-owner Sandy Nordstrom.

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The runner-up was, a whippet known as Bourbon. Other finalists included a bichon fris茅 called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, and a shih tzu called Comet who91裸聊视频檚 .

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie.

Each dog at Westminster is judged for its breed. Winners get a trophy, ribbons and bragging rights, but no cash prize.

During a break between semifinal rounds, security personnel surrounded and ousted someone along the sidelines of the ring. The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which has protested the dog show for years, said on X that a supporter was removed after holding a sign.

Westminster says it celebrates all dogs. The show champions that compete also are household pets, and some , search-and-rescue or other canine jobs.

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While Monty got this year91裸聊视频檚 trophy, other hopefuls also scored points with spectators.

During two nights of semifinals, spectators shouted out breeds and names of canine competitors as if they played for one of the pro teams that call the Garden home, the NBA91裸聊视频檚 New York Knicks and NHL91裸聊视频檚 New York Rangers.

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The arena erupted with cheers for Penny the Doberman pinscher and for a golden retriever named Tuffy, a representative of a popular breed that has never won. She also got some recognition from the judge, as did another crowd favorite, Calaco the Xoloitzcuintli. His breed (pronounced shoh-loh-eets-KWEEN91裸聊视频�-tlees) are hairless dogs with deep roots in Mexico.

A trip to Westminster is a reminder of dogs91裸聊视频� variety, even just among purebreds. While big, 91裸聊视频渨orking91裸聊视频� dogs had their day at Westminster on Tuesday, so did terriers.

First-round competitor Brina, for instance, is a 158-pound (71.6 kilogram) Neapolitan mastiff. The jowly breed was developed to be an imposing guard dog, but Brina91裸聊视频檚 owner, Yves Belmont, Ph.D., said he also is impressed by its intelligence. He keeps several of the dogs at his Atlanta-area home.

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Meanwhile, Tyra the miniature bull terrier also strutted her stuff in a first-round ring. GCH CH Rnr91裸聊视频檚 Top Model, she91裸聊视频檚 named after fashion model Tyra Banks.

The hardy terrier breed is 91裸聊视频渁 big dog in a small package, but they always keep you smiling,91裸聊视频� said owner and co-breeder Jessica Harrison of Austin, Texas. Asked where the 2-year-old Tyra falls on the mischief meter, Harrison smiled, 91裸聊视频渓ike a nine, for sure.91裸聊视频�

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Westminster also featured agility and obedience championships, . The agility prize went to a border collie named Vanish, and an Australian shepherd called Willie triumphed in obedience.

Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press