Monty won the prize for Top Dog in the Country on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in New York City's Madison Square Garden after coming close twice before. His win made history. Never before had a Giant Schnauzer won the title of Westminster’s Best in Show.

Monty, a giant schnauzer from New Jersey, with his owner and handler Katie Bernardin at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The pair won best in show after triumphing in the working group three consecutive times. Kena Betancur | AFP via Getty Images

Five-year-old Monty, winner of the Working Group three straight years, was named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday.

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

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. “He always tries so hard, and we’re just proud of him,” she told the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowned a new winner in a thrilling finale that left dog enthusiasts across the nation cheering. As one of the most anticipated events in the canine calendar, this prestigious dog show continues to showcase the finest examples of man’s best friend,

Monty is the first Giant Schnauzer to ever win Best in Show and the first Working Group dog breed to win Best in Show since 2004. This 5-year-old pup just made history with his win! The TikTok account for the @WKCDogs posted this celebratory moment and fans are applauding Monty.

Here's a list of every Best in Show winner at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show after the 149th annual event.

Five-year-old Monty beat his fellow six group winners to be awarded the overall accolade, beating out a whippet, Bourbon, who became Reserve Best in Show for a second time, German Shepherd Mercedes, English springer spaniel Freddie, bichon frisé Neal, Skye terrier Archer, and shih tzu Comet.

Here’s what you might have missed from Madison Square Garden, where the Westminster Kennel Club held the world’s most prominent dog show for the 149th time.