After impressing judges with his calm demeanor and exceptional grooming, King was crowned Best in Show Tuesday night at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
King is the 15th wire fox terrier to win the title. He beat out more than 2,800 other dogs representing more than 200 breeds, including the second place winner: Bono, a havanese. While Colton the schipperke made it to the finals, he was ruled ineligible to win Best in Show because of a conflict of interest between his owners and the family of the head judge.
King will spend Wednesday with his handler Gabriel Rangel making press appearances, enjoying lunch at Sardi's, and visiting the top of the Empire State Building.
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