New York, NY (February 10, 2025) — The Whippet of Sugar Valley, GA handled by Cheslie Pickett Smithey and owned by Justin Smithey, Dr. Ken Latimer, Judy Descutner, Nancy Shaw, and Cheslie Smithey, won the Hound Group under judge Mr. Harold Tatro, III of Crowley, TX at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan held at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” on Monday, February 10.
Bourbon, a 9-year-old female officially known as GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, took top honors among the 35 dogs entered in the Hound Group. Westminster sees over 2,500 entries in conformation, with two days of Best of Breed judging from Monday, February 10 – Tuesday, February 11 held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, culminating with the Group and Best in
Show competitions at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
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Courtesy of Getty Images for The Westminster Kennel Club
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Courtesy of FOX Sports
The Hound Group was televised live on FS1 from New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, the original home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Tune in for the crowning of Best in Show live on FS1 Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00–11:00 p.m. ET. The Empire State Building will illuminate the New York City skyline in Westminster’s iconic purple and gold to celebrate the 149th annual event.
For full results and video, visit westminsterkennelclub.org.
