A Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly has earned the prestigious "Best in Show" honor — the first of his breed to win the top prize.
The show ran Monday and Tuesday in New York City's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the first time ever. The weekend kicked off with the 8th annual Masters Obedience Championship and 10th Anniversary Masters Agility Championship on Saturday.
See photos from this year’s event, including Buddy Holly:
Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen that won Best in Show.
Winston, a French Bulldog, led by his handler and co-owner Perry Payson, perform with other entrants before winning the Best in Breed title during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
A Havanese is groomed at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Various breeds rest in their crates in the kenneling area during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Trumpet, a Bloodhound, socializing in the kenneling area during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
Rummie, a Pekingese, competes in the toy group competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show.
May 8, 2023: A poodle in the benching area during the Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show judging of Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds and Junior Showmanship at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
Bedlington Terrier attends The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog is seen during the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
A Dalmatian poses with Mt. Met during he 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
A dog performs in a Master Agility Championship during the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs in the Masters Agility Championships during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
A dog performs in the Masters Agility Championships during The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan - Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 06, 2023 in New York City.
Janice Hayes and Buddy Holly, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, winner of the Hound Group, wins Best in Show at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club)
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