2025 and 2024 WKC Toy Group Winner, Shih Tzu, Comet. 

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Year after year, the best of the best in conformation head to New York City to compete in the nation’s oldest dog show. And year after year, champions choose the exceptional nutrition of Purina Pro Plan to fuel their victories.

2026 WKC Best In Show and Working Group Winner, Doberman Pinscher, Penny, and her handler. 

Exceptional Nutrition for Exceptional Dogs 

Purina Pro Plan is proud to have fueled 19 of the last 20 Best in Show winners, including the 2026 Westminster Best in Show champion, Penny the Doberman Pinscher. Penny’s winning formula is Purina Pro Plan All Life Stages Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula.  

Dog show winner icon with Dog Show 101 callout.

Dog Show 101

Every year, one dog is named Best in Show champion. But how exactly does that dog make their way to the winner’s circle? Here’s everything you need to know. 

A dog behind the scenes at WKC Dog Show.

Inside Westminster

From the newest breeds competing at Westminster to in-depth breed standards, dive into all the details that make Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  

Lineup of Purina Pro Plan dry dog food packages.

Champion Nutrition

Get our expert recommendation on the best Pro Plan formula for your pet based on their specific traits and preferences.

2026 Westminster Dog Show Winners 

Purina Pro Plan was the food of choice for 7 of 7 Group winners, including Best in Show, at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. That makes 19 of the last 20 Best in Show winners fueled by the exceptional nutrition of Purina Pro Plan.* 

2026 WKC Best In Show and Working Group Winner, Doberman Pinscher, Penny. 

Penny

Best in Show & Working Group Winner

2026 WKC Reserve Best In Show and Sporting Group Winner, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cota. 

Cota

Reserve Best in Show & Sporting Group Winner

2026 WKC Hound Group Winner, Afghan Hound, Zaida. 

Zaida

Hound Group Winner

2026 WKC Toy Group Winner, Maltese, Cookie

Cookie

Toy Group Winner

2026 WKC Non-Sporting Group Winner, Lhasa Apso, JJ. 

JJ

Non-Sporting Group Winner

2026 WKC Herding Group Winner, Old English Sheepdog,

Graham

Herding Group Winner 

2026 WKC Terrier Group Winner, Smooth Fox Terrier, Wager. 

Wager

Terrier Group Winner

2025 Westminster Dog Show Winners

Purina Pro Plan was the food of choice for 6 of 7 Group winners, including Best in Show, at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. *

2025 Best in Show and Working Group Winner, Monty.

Monty

Best in Show & Working Group Winner

Reserve Best in Show and Hound Group Winner, Bourbon

Bourbon

Reserve Best in Show & Hound Group Winner

Toy Group Winner, Comet

Comet

Toy Group Winner

Non-Sporting Group Winner, Neal

Neal

Non-Sporting Group Winner

Herding Group Winner, Mercedes

Mercedes

Herding Group Winner

Sporting Group Winner, Freddie

Freddie

Sporting Group Winner

Terrier Group Winner, Archer

Archer

Terrier Group Winner

2024 Westminster Dog Show Winners

Purina Pro Plan was the food of choice for 6 of 7 Group winners, including Best in Show, at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. *  

Best in show   Non-sporting group    Sage  Miniature Poodle

Sage

Best in Show & Non-Sporting Group Winner

Reserve Best In Show   Herding Group    Mercedes  German Shepherd Dog

Mercedes

Herding Group Winner & Reserve Best In Show

Louis , an Afghan Hound

Louis 

Hound Group Winner

Monty, a Giant Schnauzer

Monty 

Working Group Winner

Micah, a Cocker Spaniel

Micah

Sporting Group Winner

Frankie, a Colored Bull Terrier

Frankie 

Terrier Group Winner

Comet

Comet

Toy Group Winner

2023 Westminster Dog Show Winners

Purina Pro Plan was the food of choice for all 7 Group winners, including Best in Show, at the 2023 Wesminster Kennel Club Dog Show. * 

Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Best in Show and Hound Group Winner

Buddy Holly

Best In Show & Hound Group Winner

Runnie, a Pekinese, Toy Group Winner and Reserve Best in Show

Rummie

Toy Group & Reserve Best In Show Winner

Winston, a French Bulldog, Non-Sporting Group Winner

Winston

Non-Sporting Group Winner

Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, Working Group Winner

Monty

Working Group Winner

Ribbon, an Australian Shepherd, Herding Group Winner

Ribbon

Herding Group Winner

Cider, an English Setter, Sporting Group Winner

Cider

Sporting Group Winner

Trouble, a Lakeland Terrier, Terrier Group Winner

Trouble

Terrier Group Winner

*The handlers or owners of these champions may have received Pro Plan dog food as Purina ambassadors. 

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