After a four-year absence, the Westminster Dog Show is back at its longtime home, Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, for its 149 th edition. The three-day competition involving more than 2,500 dogs from every state in the union culminates Tuesday night with the Best in Show event at the so-called world’s most famous arena,

Dog Show stands as the world's oldest and most distinguished dog show. The event has been a hallmark for purebred dogs since the late 19th century.

Monty, a giant schnauzer, took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, solidifying his place in dog show history.