Last night wrapped up the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
The Best in Show crown was awarded to a fluffy white Bichon Frise named Flynn and his handler Bill McFadden, but more than 2,800 dogs were entered to compete. That means there were many more favorite moments from the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Here are our favorite moments and dogs of the 2018 Westminster Dog Show.
1. First, let's make it clear that Flynn totally deserved Best in Show...
#HappyValentinesDay to Flynn, the winner of the #WKCDogShow, who is LIVE in Times Square this morning giving us all the warm and fuzzies. ??? pic.twitter.com/i5YcDgASmH
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 14, 2018
2. But then there was Winston the Norfolk Terrier, the winner of the Terrier Group.
Here?s Winston! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/ekEV8TVJnY
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
3. And TY, the biggest Giant Schnauzer we've ever seen who gave giant hugs when he won...
That's a handsome Working Group of @WKCDOGS ... and TY the Giant Schnauzer gets the win! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/rLXM8d6Jkw
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 14, 2018
4. We learned that over the 300 years Saint Bernards have been doing rescue work, they've helped save over 2,000 lives.
It is estimated that during 300 years of rescue work, the #SaintBernard has saved over 2,000 lives. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/AQaSNmNzhD
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
5. We got to meet an adorable, albeit drooly, Neapolitan Mastiff.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient Roman breed that was re-discovered in Italy in the 1940s. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/hM7prlJokq
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
6. And a Rastafarian Komondor.
#Komondors have dense, protective coat of heavy white cords that form naturally as the breed matures in age. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/i6q8VofRxy
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
7. Bean the Sussex Spaniel won the Sporting Group...
Bean the Sussex Spaniel wins the @WKCDOGS Sporting Group! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/u4xUwJCgqe
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 14, 2018
8. We respect 2018 more now that we know it is the 150th anniversary of the Golden Retriever.
2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the #GoldenRetriever. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/w4AeTjkZQN
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
9. We really enjoyed young Amelia Poor's reporting.
https://twitter.com/KidsPress/status/963573556880773121
10. The Empire State Building lit up in purple lights to celebrate the Dog Show.
The @EmpireStateBldg is dressed in purple and gold to celebrate the 142nd #WKCDogShow. pic.twitter.com/2CCaWthxZF
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 13, 2018
11. Alaska Airlines held a Best at Home Contest which had some great winners.
Here?s Hank, just hanging out until Westminster starts! #BestAtHomeContest pic.twitter.com/qX3Ge4ifvZ
— Jozelle Wallace (@JozelleW) February 11, 2018
12. Biggie the Pug stole hearts when he won the Toy Group.
ICYMI: Biggie the Pug stole the show ? and our hearts ? as he won the #WKCDogShow Toy Group on Monday night.@WKCDOGS coverage continues tonight at 8:00 PM ET on @FS1, culminating in Best in Show! pic.twitter.com/PMqfsFGpqH
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 13, 2018
13. Slick the gorgeous Border Collie won the Herding Group.
Slick! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/MjIF9Ixi8B
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 13, 2018
14. We have a new-found love for German Shepherds, especially since Rumor won Best in Show last year.
The German Shepherd dog is smart, confident, and courageous. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/aJ1PM9Mk89
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 13, 2018
15. We loved this one's bling.
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 13, 2018
16. Lucy the Borzoi won the Hound Group, although we were voting for the Pharaohs...
The Pharaoh Hound's willingness to please makes them excellent for hunting, obedience and lure coursing. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/Ez2pOol9n7
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 13, 2018
17. These Frenchies looking fabulous.
Feelin' fabulous. #WKCDogShow #FrenchBulldogs pic.twitter.com/7P1T5OE5Uu
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 12, 2018
18. And finally this Rottweiler looking cute for Valentine's Day.
We're sending you some extra love this #ValentinesDay. #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/jeXHbTrzAF
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 14, 2018
The Westminster Kennel Club held its first dog show in Gilmore's Garden (now called Madison Square Garden), New York City in 1877, originally only showing gun dogs like Setters and Pointers.
In its 142nd year, it is the second-longest continually held sporting event behind the Kentucky Derby.
Do you watch the Westminster Dog Show every year? What was your favorite moment? Tell us in the comments below.
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