A German Shepherd named Rumor won Best in Show at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, one year after falling short to CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, in the same competition. Rumor is a five-and-a-half year old female, hailing from Edgerton, Wis., at Kenlyn Kennels. The show judge selected the winner from the field of seven contestants from the hound, toy, non-sporting, herding, sporting, working, and terrier groups. Adrian the Irish setter was chosen as the Reserve Best in Show. A total of 2,798 dogs, spanning 202 eligible breeds entered and competed in this year’s show. Prior to the Best in Show coronation, Adrian won the sporting group, Devlin the boxer won the working group, and Tanner the Norwich terrier won the terrier group, to claim their spots in the field for Westminster’s top prize. On Monday evening, Duffy the Norwegian elkhound won the hound group, Chuckie the Pekingese won the toy group, Aftin the miniature poodle won the non-sporting group, and Rumor won the herding group.
