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America has an unlikely breed as its new national dog champion. For the first time in at least two decades, a pug has been crowned best in show at the 92nd annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina. The pug, named Vito, is the No. 1 pug in all show systems, and the No. 2 toy dog in the U.S, according to a release. He claimed best of breed at this year’s Westminster Dog Show in New York City, and best of breed at the AKC National Show in 2023.
Vito was selected over a top-ranked Welsh terrier, a giant schnauzer, a clumber spaniel, a Lhasa apso, a Berger Picard and an Ibizan hound. “Never seen him before. Wow. Just wow. Lots of dog in a small package.” Milutinovich said. “To look at a pug is to put a smile on your face.” “I was optimistic,” Vito’s handler, Michael Scott of Chesapeake City, Maryland, said in a release. “I always hope to get a really good look . ... Vito has a beautiful head and expression. Great outline.
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