Fluffy white coats, short snouts, bat ears: See photos from the 2025 Westminster Dog Show

All good things must come to end. This year at least.

The 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in which owners present their purebred dogs to the Westminster Kennel Club for judging each year, ended Tuesday, Feb. 11.

The competition took place Madison Square Garden in New York City and marked the 149th show of the event.

Behind the Kentucky Derby, the show is the second-oldest continuously held sporting event in the U.S.

A Neapolitan Mastiff and owner compete during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.

From fluffy white coats to short snouts and bat ears, these dogs won America’s hearts this year during the four-day event.

See photos from the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Katie Bernardin shows her dog “Monty”, a Giant Schnauzer and Working Group winner during the Best in Show of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
Katie Bernardin shows her dog “Monty”, a Giant Schnauzer and Working Group winner during the Best in Show of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
Dogs and owners compete during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
A handler sits with her dog as people watch the Working Group during the Best in Show of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, poses for a photograph after winning the Best in Show during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 11, 2025.

What dog won Best in Show in 2025?

Monty the Giant Schnauzer was named Best in Show Tuesday night, capping off the 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Bourbon the Whippet, who came out of retirement at 9.5 years old for the competition, was named the Reserve Best in Show, the runner-up to the greatest dog in America. It marked Bourbon’s third Reserve Best in Show honor, after finishing second at Westminster in 2020 and 2021. 

A Miniature Schnauzer and owner compete during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
A handler walks her English Springer Spaniel dog, Freddie, and Sporting Group winner during the Best in Show of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
A judge inspects a dog's teeth with the help of the owner in the judging area during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
A Kuvasz and owner celebrate during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
A standard poodle gets ready during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
Dog owners celebrate after competing during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
Dogs compete in the Best in Show competition during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 11, 2025.
Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, won the Best in Show during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden,
Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes to win the Toy Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 10, 2025.
Archer, a Skie Terrier, competes to win in the Terrier Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 11, 2025.
Shelby, a Poodle, competes during the the Masters Agility Championship ahead of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 8, 2025.
A Golden Retriever and owner compete during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 11, 2025.
Lexus, a Great Dane, gets ready to compete in the Working Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 11, 2025.
Meno, a Kerry Blue Terrier, is pet as he competes in the Terrier Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 11, 2025.
Bourbon, a Whippet from Sugar Valley, GA, competes to win in the Hound Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
A handler grooms a Samoyed dog during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
People pet a Dogue de Bordeaux at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
Pug dogs rest during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025 in New York City.
A Golden Retriever waits for a treat ahead of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 8, 2025.
Old English Sheepdogs prepare to compete during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025 in New York City.
Jim Jim, a Bulldog, wears a head decoration during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 10, 2025.
Zadia, an Afghan Hound, competes in the Hound Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025.
Aslan, a Pomeranian, competes in the Toy Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
A handler grooms a Poodle dog during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025 in New York City.
Dogs compete during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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