The 2023 National Dog Show winner is Stache the Sealyham terrier : NPR

Stache, a Sealyham terrier, has received Greatest in Present at this yr’s Nationwide Canine Present.

The cream coloured male, with lengthy hair sweeping down from his broad brow, beat out six different finalists on the annual canine competitors, hosted by the Kennel Membership of Philadelphia and broadcast by NBC on Thanksgiving Day.

Stache, who’s barely as tall because the decide’s knees, needed to crane his neck to have a look at the silver platter he had simply received. His handler, Margery Good, smiled broadly when accepting the award.

“He simply gave a beautiful efficiency,” she stated. “He stretched his little quick legs and fingers and flew round this ring.”

Stache defeated a gaggle that included a German shepherd, a Nice Dane, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, a Shih Tzu and an Azawakh, a hound originating from West Africa. A Dalmatian named Pumpkin received second place, often known as Reserve Greatest in Present. As much as 2,000 canines from throughout greater than 200 breeds and varieties competed on this yr’s occasion. There have been solely 165 breeds proven on the first Nationwide Canine Present in 2001.

Stache’s registered identify is GCHP Goodspice Efbe Cash Stache. He lives in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, not removed from the place he picked up in the present day’s prestigious award. Forward of this win, Stache was the No. 2-ranked Terrier and No. 12-ranked All-Breed present canine in America. He has received 49 Greatest in Present prizes.

The American Kennel Membership describes the Sealyham terrier as “courageous and spirited, however not as spiky as small terriers.” It says they’re sturdy and outgoing companions with a sly humorousness.

It is estimated that over 20 million animal lovers watched this yr’s Nationwide Canine Present, based on Purina, which introduced the present.

In addition to the judging, there are many enjoyable details for viewers.

For instance, greater than 30,000 canines have competed on the present through the years, however solely two breeds – wire fox terrier and Scottish deerhound – have received twice. A few of the hottest canines – golden retriever, Labrador retriever and German shepherd – have solely received one Greatest in Present every. And two canines with food-related names have captured the title – Raisin the Doberman pinscher in 2003, and Whiskey the whippet in 2018.