After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak.
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2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Katie Bernardin and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, celebrate after winning best in show in the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Benny, left, and Tansey, Norwich Terriers, sit in a stroller at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A Cocker Spaniel competes in the sporting group competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Pugs sit after being groomed in the benching area during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Colleen Swierkocki takes a photo of Diane Stenberg and her golden retriever, Brook, at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Annie, a Russell Terrier, competes in the terrier group competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A dog waits near the demo ring benching area at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Champion, an All-American breed, sticks out his tongue at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Buns, a bulldog, relaxes after competing at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Javits Center in New York. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz) (Jennifer Peltz)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Yorkshire Terriers are groomed in the benching area at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A dog competeswld in the Masters Agility Championship Finals during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Dogs compete in the Flyball tournament at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Rough Collie dogs stand with their handlers during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A Komondor, Ranger, and its handler compete in the working group competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Comet, a Shih Tzu, winner of the Toy group, is groomed before judging during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Shiba Inu dogs stand with their handlers during judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show The Zit, an Ibizan Hound, has their teeth checked during Hound group judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Westminster Dog Show Archer, a Skye Terrier, competes in the terrier competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Ellie, an All-American half Pomeranian and half Husky, looks up while surrounded by supporters at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Robin Novack, center, and Freddie, an English Springer Spaniel, arrive for the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Keeshond dogs look up at their handlers during judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Kimber, an Australian Cattle Dog, competes in the Masters Agility Championship Finals during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Maltese dogs are groomed in the benching area at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Judy Harding wears a sweater featuring a Shih Tzu while holding her dog Tova at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A Shih Tzu has its hair brushed in the benching area at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Attendees pet their dogs at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Alicia Bismore and her dog Dazy rub noses as they wait for the start of the flyball tournament at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Bourbon, a Whippet, and its handler compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Chloe the poodle watches as Colleen Swierkocki takes a photo at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)wld
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show A pair of Bearded Collies pose for a photo in the benching area at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Neal, a Bichon FrisË, and its handler compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Taylor Johnson competes with her Old English Sheepdog during the junior showmanship competition at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Katie Bernardin and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Zadia, an Afghan Hound, runs during the Hound group judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Archer, a Skye Terrier, competes in the terrier competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Jocelyn, a Dachshund, runs during the Hound group judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Sera the poodle looks up during Toy group judging at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Cruz, a Poodle, jumps up during judging in the Non-Sporting group during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Comet, a Shih Tzu, and its handler compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Taylor Johnson and her Old English Sheepdog, Bugaboo's Let It Be, compete in the junior showmanship competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Neal, a Bichon Frisé, and its handler compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Mercedes, a German Shepard, and its handler compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Katie Bernardin kisses Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, after winning best in show in the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Katie Bernardin kisses Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, after winning best in show in the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
