by The third time is a charm!
Monty The Giant Schnauzer is the top dog of this year and finally takes the coveted best in show title on the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday evening, competing in his third year. The 5-year-old working dog was crowned the winner and defeated seven finalists and more than 2500 dogs in general.
Monty, a gigantic Shnauzer, winner of Best in Show, and the owner Katie Bernardin appear on “Good Morning America” on 12 February 2025.
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Katie Bernardin, owner and handler of Monty, joined “Good Morning America” on Wednesday morning with the gigantic Schnauzer and said that after their big victory after their big victory, they celebrated with a “fun party” after their big win.
Monty, a gigantic Shnauzer, winner of Best in Show, and the owner Katie Bernardin appear on “Good Morning America” on 12 February 2025.
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“A lot of hard work and preparation go in a dog show like this,” said Bernardin. “It’s not alone, you know, one day we wake up and go to a dog show. It is months of preparing and preparing him in shape, and just every dog we show – there is a process for the Madness is a lot. “
Known as Monty the Magnificent, the beautiful black dogs will be the first gigantic Schnauzer to win the annual dog show. Monty won in the Working Group category for the past three years, but has been in the main prize. He is the first working dog to take the prize home since 2004, when Josh won the Newfoundland.
Monty, a gigantic Shnauzer, winner of Best in Show, and the owner Katie Bernardin Pose for photos during the 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Madison Square Garden in New York City on 11 February 2025.
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This year’s Westminster finalists, winners in their own categories, include Bourbon the Whih Tzu, Archer the Skye Terrier, Neal the Bichon Frise, Mercedes the German Shepherd and Freddie the English Springer Spaniel. But it was Monty who stood out the most.
Katherine Bernardin and her dog Monty De Gigantic Schnauzer, winner of Best in Show, during the 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Junior Showmanship, Group Judging (Sporting, Work, Work, Terrier) + Best in Show in Madison Square Garden on February . 11, 2025 in New York City.
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“Monty’s attitude, as you can see, is a very ‘look at me’ attitude and his charisma just shines him,” said Bernardin.
According to Bernardin, according to Bernardin, there are cold laser therapy and water feature work, but the occasional Carne Asada treats are also not hurt.
“He does cold laser. He walks in a watercourse band, which is a great exercise for him and diet and food is so important to them. You know, he is on the pro plan [dog food] and Cosquin [a joint health supplement]Everything that protects his joints and it helps his hair and everything, “said Bernardin.
When Monty does not compete, Bernardin said that the gigantic Schnauzer, who also won the American Kennel Club National Championship in December, likes to play and relax.
“Monty loves good football. He likes to play in the paddock and just be a dog,” she said. “[Monty also] Loves lying on the couch. He will not get off the bank on Monday morning. “
Now that Monty has earned his top title, Bernardin said he is going home to take a break from competing.
“Monty is just our family dog, hang around and gets as dirty as he wants and do what he wants,” she said.
