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El Paso's Penny the Doberman Wins Best in Show at Westminster 2026

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Penny, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher from El Paso, triumphed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held in New York City, earning the prestigious Best in Show title. Competing against 2,499 dogs from 204 breeds, Penny emerged victorious from the Working group, marking her as the fifth Doberman to win this honor. Handled by Andy Linton, who previously guided a Doberman to victory in 1989, Penny's win was celebrated by an enthusiastic crowd at Madison Square Garden. The event, which is America's oldest dog show, featured a lineup of impressive finalists, with Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever receiving Reserve Best in Show.

Key Details: • Penny is the 42nd female dog to win Best in Show at Westminster. • The competition included 2,499 dogs across seven groups. • The event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. • Andy Linton, Penny's handler, also handled the last winning Doberman in 1989.

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