NEW YORK — A German shorthaired pointer named CJ has become America’s top dog. CJ won best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night.
The 3-year-old CJ beat out 2,751 other entries in 199 breeds and varieties to win the nation’s most prestigious dog competition.
CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, struts around the ring during the sporting group competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday.
CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, and Valerie Nunes-Atkinson react after winning the sporting group competition during the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Madison Square Garden was nearly filled for the competition, and the crowd cheered judge Richard Meen’s choice. A borzoi named Lucy finished second. CJ also topped a Skye terrier, German shepherd, bulldog, shih tzu and Samoyed to win the silver bowl.
The fan favorite earlier in the night was a large Leonberger, who wanted a treat and kept gnawing at his handler’s pocket all the way around the ring.
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