Talent Hounds Roundup of 2017’s Westminster Dog Show Winners:
![Rumor the German Shepherd wins Best In Show at 2017 Westminster Dog Show](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-25-at-1.53.20-PM.png)
I was so disappointed that my flights from Toronto got canceled because of huge snow storms and then I had a health issue so I did not attend The 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in NYC as planned.
More than 3,000 dogs and 200+ breeds from across the US competed for titles in seven breed groups, and of course for the coveted “Best in Show” title over 2 days (February 13th and 14th).
Luckily, the WKC have made judging replays available by group and by breed. See group judging HERE .
Here is a quick recap of this year’s 7 group winners with photos provided by WKC:
Hound Group Winner
Norwegian Elkhound:
GCH. CH. Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight,“Duffy,” owned by Patrica V Trotter.
![Hound Group Winner "Duffy" Photo by: Steve Surfman](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SS_AQ1I7132-252x168.jpg)
Toy Group Winner
A Pekingese beat out all the adorable toys:
GCHB CH. Pequest Pickwick, AKA “Chuckie,” owned by David Fitzpatrick.
![Chucky the Pekingese winner of the WKC 2017 Toy Group](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chucky-the-Pekingese-winner-of-the-WKC-2017-Toy-Group.png)
Sporting Group Winner
and Reserve Winner of Best in Show.
Irish Setter:
GCH. CH. Vermilion’s Sea Breeze, “Adrian,” owned by Sandra Nordstrom, Bruce and Mary Foote.
Non-Sporting Group Winner
Miniature Poodle:
GCHB CH. Danfour Avalon As If, “Aftin,” owned by Daniel Chavez, James Moses, & Janet Moses.
![Non-Sporting Group Winner Aftin Photo by- Christina Frausini](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Non-Sporting-Group-Winner-22Aftin22-Photo-by-Christina-Frausini-640x526.jpg)
Working Group Winner
Boxer:
GCH. CH. Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil, “Devlin,” owned by Mrs. Jack Billhardt and Sergio Tenenbaum.
![Working Group Winner "Devlin" Photo by: Steve Surfman](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SS_AQ1I7018-251x168.jpg)
Terrier Group Winner
Norwich Terrier:
GCHS. CH. Taliesin Twice As Nice, “Tanner,” owned by Lisa Sons.
![Terrier Group Winner Tanner Photo by- Steve Surfman](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Terrier-Group-Winner-22Tanner22-Photo-by-Steve-Surfman-640x551.jpg)
Herding Group Winner and 2017 Best in Show
German Shepherd:
The Herding Group Winner in 2016, GCH. CH. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn,“Rumor,” owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pam McElheney and Kent Boyles takes the big “Best In Show” title this year as well as the Herding Group win.
![Best in Show "Rumor" Photo by: Steve Surfman](https://www.talenthounds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SS_Rumor6623-640x427.jpg)
Fun fact- he is rumored to be named after Adele’s song which I love.
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