Sage, a three-year-old black miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, has won Best in Show at the prestigious 2024 Westminster Dog Show, beating out over 2,500 canine competitors in a nail-biting competition. The victory marks a historic moment for Sage and her handler, Kaz Hosaka, as it is Hosaka’s final dog show after an impressive 45-year career.
Sage, a 3-year-old miniature poodle, claimed the top prize at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York on Tuesday night. Handler Kaz Hosaka, who plans to retire after 45 years of competing, guided Sage to victory, marking the 11th win for poodles of various sizes at the event. Sage bested six other finalists, including Mercedes the German shepherd, Comet the shih tzu, and Monty the giant schnauzer.
