The crowd expected another routine finale at Westminster — but what happened next felt like destiny coming full circle. Doberman “Penny” didn’t just win Best in Show; she shattered a 37-year drought for the breed and stunned Madison Square Garden with a victory no one saw coming. Even more unbelievable, the triumph reunited her with the same legendary handler who last led a Doberman to glory back in 1989, turning the moment into a powerful story of legacy, redemption, and history repeating itself. As the crowd erupted and cameras flashed, Penny’s win became more than a trophy — it became one of the most emotional, unforgettable finales Westminster has seen in decades.
Andy Linton and Penny the Doberman Pinscher and 2026 Westminster Best in Show.Credit : Michael M. Santiago/Getty NEED TO KNOW Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show…