A Beagle Wins Best of Show at the Westminster Kennel Club, Finally

If you know us, you know that we love dogs and we especially love beagles, we have two adorable beagles that work in the office. So we were really excited when Uno, a noisy "ah-rooing" beagle, became the first Beagle to win best of show at the Westminster Kennel Club. He is also the first beagle to win in the hound dog category since 1939.

Apparently, Uno seemed to know what was going on and proceeded to bark and bay when he won making the crowd go wild as they offered him a standing ovation.

According to Judge J. Donald Jones, "He's perfect, he was a 10," and "He does cuteness well." He beat out over 2600 dogs overall and for best of show beat out two poodles, a Sealyham terrier, a Weimaraner, an Australian shepherd and an Akita. Good job Uno!

This video shows the last run of the best of show competing dogs, Uno winning and the interview with Uno's handler after he wins.


We think he is handsome and really how could you not love beagles? They are great "people dogs" and are also smart, affectionate and energetic, and not to mention work as great therapy dogs at our office. We are sure they have held off numerous panic attacks here at the Nigro Firm.

Here is a picture of our office beagles, Wilbee and Izzy. Wilbee is a show breed beagle similar to the champion Uno, isn't he handsome?



Kudos, to Westminster Kennel Club and Judge Jones for recognizing the beagle and making Uno a champion.

Author: Pamela S. Stevens