You'll rarely see a dog get disqualified from the Westminster Dog Show on TV—but it does happen. The reasons may leave you ...

Mercedes, a German Shepard, and its handler arrive for the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York.

Mercedes, a German Shepard, and its handler arrive for the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York.

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie. Each dog at Westminster is judged according to how closely it ...

Sage, the miniature poodle, won the Best in Show honor at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last May, beating over 2,500 dogs of more than 200 different breeds for the ultimate prize.

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie. Each dog at Westminster is judged according to how closely it ...

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie. Each dog at Westminster is judged according to how closely it ...

A Cocker Spaniel competes in the sporting group competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York.

Katie Bernardin kisses Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, after winning best in show in the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson ...