After days of sploots and sashays, drool and drama, a coal-black giant schnauzer named Monty learned a new trick: How to finally take home the ribbon for Best in Show. The 5-year-old giant schnauzer from Connecticut on Tuesday night took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show,

For Monty, the third time was indeed the charm. The giant schnauzer from Ocean City won best in show at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden. The Jersey dog took the top prize after pulling a three-peat to win the working group once again.