The Pug was named Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show.

Vito the pug beat out approximately 1,940 other dogs representing 205 breeds and varieties competing in this year’s show, which was held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. He achieved the first victory in the Toy Group, which consisted of 24 breeds. He then competed against the six other group winners to win top honors. The Welsh Terrier named Verde, winner of the Terrier Group, was named Reserve Best in Show.

Results of the National Dog Show 2024, Best in Show

– **Best of Show** Toy group winner: Vito de Pug
– *Reserve Best in Show* Winner of the Terrier Group: Verde the Welsh Terrier
– Winner Herding Group: Rupert de Berger Picard
– Hound group winner: The Zit the Ibizan dog
– Non-sporting group winner: JJ the Lhasa Apso
– Sports group: Houston de Clumber Spaniel
– Working group: Monty de Giant Schnauzer

Related: Complete list of breeds by group at the 2024 National Dog Show

NBC broadcast the 2024 National Dog Show after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 23rd year in a row. More than 20 million people tune in to the event every year.

Who won Best in Show at the National Dog Show last year?

In 2023 a little white one Sealyham terrier from Pennsylvania named Stache won Best in Show.

Which dog breed has won the most Best in Shows at the National Dog Show?

Since 2002, two breeds have won Best in Show twice at the National Dog Show. In two consecutive years, in 2011 and 2012, a Wire Fox Terrier won first place. In 2020 and 2021 Claire has the Scottish Deerhound made history by winning Best in Show and the National Dog Show twice, becoming the first dog ever to do so.