A Historic Win
Vito, a pug from , became the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the , beating over 1,900 dogs from more than 200 breeds.
This victory marks a significant achievement as pugs had never won the top title in the show's history since it began airing in 2002.
Vito's Journey and Achievements
Vito, just 2-and-a-half years old, has a remarkable track record with 25 Best-in-Shows and titles such as Best in Breed at the and the AKC National Show.
Co-owners , Joy Barbieri, and Rebecca Movall celebrated Vito's win, which also included a $20,000 prize, highlighting the dog's popularity and success in the competitive dog show circuit.