The Sealyham Terrier has won Best in Show at the 2023 National Dog Show.
Stache the Sealyham Terrier beat out over 1850 dogs representing 199 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club. First, he claimed victory in the Terrier Group in a field of 26 breeds. He then took on the other six group winners to take home the top honor in Oaks, Pennslyvania. The Dalmation, winner of the Non-Sporting Group, was named Reserve Best in Show.
The German Shepherd Dog won the Herding Group for the second year in a row; the Chesapeake Bay Retriever won the Sporting Group; the Shih Tzu won the Toy Group; the Azawakh won the Hound Group; and the Great Dane won the Working Group.
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NBC televised the 2023 National Dog Show directly after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 22nd straight year. Every year, more than 20 million people tune in for the event, which was commentated by longtime hosts John O’Hurley and David Frei. Mary Carillo also returned for more commentary, analysis and behind-the-scenes looks at one of the oldest dog shows in the world.
Who won Best in Show at the National Dog Show last year?
Winston the French Bulldog won the top award at last year’s National Dog Show, becoming the first in his breed to win Best in Show at the competition since 2002.
What dog breed has won the most Best in Show at the National Dog Show?
Since 2002, two breeds have won Best in Show at the National Dog Show twice. In two straight years in 2011 and 2012, a Wire Fox Terrier won the top spot. In 2020 and 2021, Claire the Scottish Deerhound made history by winning Best in Show and the National Dog Show twice, becoming the first dog ever to do so.