"Penny "is as great a Doberman as I have ever seen," Linton told a supportive crowd. Despite ongoing health problems, he had guided the 4-year-old dog through a razor-crisp performance. "I had some goals, and this was one of them," Linton said. Runner-up - and cheers just as loud - went to a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota. While Dobermans have won five times including Tuesday, no retriever has ever won, and their fans applaud every encouraging sign."
"Cota also seemed to enjoy the moment, particularly when his handler let him play with the ribbon. Other finalists included an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie, an old English sheepdog dubbed Graham and a smooth fox terrier called Wager. Each dog is judged according to how closely it matches the ideal for its breed. The winner gets a trophy, ribbons, bragging rights and the distinction of winning the milestone 150th annual Westminster show."
"Ringside afterward, Penny politely but pointedly nudged her nose into a visitor's leg, looking for something - pets, as it turned out. Co-owner Greg Chan of Toronto said the 4-year-old Penny is "very demanding and very smart," but she's also "a pleaser - she'll do anything for food." (Her favorite snack? "Everything.") Penny came out on top after two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds who strutted their stuff at the Westminster Kennel Club."
Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, giving handler Andy Linton his second career best-in-show victory since 1989. Linton praised Penny and guided her through a razor-crisp performance despite ongoing health problems. Runner-up Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, delighted fans and played with its ribbon. Other finalists included an Afghan hound, a Lhasa apso, a Maltese, an old English sheepdog and a smooth fox terrier. Judges assessed each dog on breed standards during the two-day competition featuring about 2,500 dogs across more than 200 breeds.
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