Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
The following is a press release from NBC:
A top-ranked, energetic Whippet named “Whiskey” captivated judges and fans to win the Best In Show title for 2018 at NBC’s “National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” which NBC televised on November 22.
A three-year-old male from the Hound group, the athletic canine topped a talented pool of 1,992 dogs entered in the tradition-rich, all-breed show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
Whiskey’s registered name is GCHP Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey, and he is owned by Justin Smithey (pictured) and Dr. Ken Latimer of Toano, Virginia.
The Best in Group winners also featured King, a Wire Fox Terrier (Terrier group); Bogie, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel (Toy group); Ducky, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Sporting group); Billy, a Lhasa Apso (Non-Sporting group); Irupe, a Doberman Pinscher (Working group) and Bella, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Herding group).
An encore presentation of “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei, will air Saturday, Nov. 24 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC.
Doberman Pinscher “Irupe,” Working Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Chinese Shar-Pei at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Xoloitzcuintli at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Dalmation at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
John O’Hurley and David Frei at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Harrier at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Scottish Deerhound at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Kerry Blue Terrier at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel “Bogie,” Toy Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Long Coat Chihuahua at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Yorkshire Terrier at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Pomeranian at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Toy Poodle at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Spanish Water Dog at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Miniature American Shepherd at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Freestyle Flying Disc Demonstration at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Shih Tsu at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Justin Smithey with Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel “Bogie,” Toy Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Lhasa Apso “Billy,” Non-Sporting Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Wire Fox Terrier “King,” Terrier Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Pembroke Welsh Corgi “Bella,” Herding Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Pembroke Welsh Corgi “Bella,” Herding Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Justin Smithey with Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Doberman Pinscher “Irupe,” Working Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Wire Fox Terrier “King,” Terrier Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever “Ducky,” Sporting Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Lhasa Apso “Billy,” Non-Sporting Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever “Ducky,” Sporting Group Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Golden Retriever at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Justin Smithey with Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Wirehaired Visla at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Great Dane at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner, at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Mary Carillo; Whippet “Whiskey,” Best In Show Winner; and handler Justin Smithey at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Backstage at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
David Frei, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, John O’Hurley at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
Mary Carillo at the 2018 National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Photo by Bill McCay/NBC)
