Best in show dog 2024

He may be small, but he's definitely mighty—Vito the Pug has been crowned Best in Show at the 92nd National Dog Show Presented by Purina.

For the first time in two decades, a pug has won the prestigious title, according to NBC News' Rob Wile.

Vito previously claimed Best of Breed at this year's Westminster Dog Show and at the AKC National Show in 2023, racking up 25 total Best in Shows despite being just under three years old.

Despite the tough competition in the Toy category, Vito overcame all challenges and emerged victorious.

"I'm so proud of him," Koch told NBC News.

"I was optimistic. I always hope to get a really good look [from the judge].

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... Vito has a beautiful head and expression. Great outline," Vito's handler Michael Scott added.

With the addition of the Lancashire Heeler, which made its debut on the AKC's official list earlier this year, 205 different breeds and over 1,900 dogs set the stage on Thanksgiving at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, P

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