Affenpinscher Banana Joe Named Best in Show at Westminster

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Affenpinscher Banana Joe has been named best in show at the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

The pint-sized, black-haired dog bested six other finalists (and 2,721 entries total, for the honor.  An Old English Sheepdog named Swagger was named the reserve best in show.

It’s the first time an Affenpinscher has won the top prize in Westminster history.

Banana Joe, who is 5 years old, has been named best in show 86 times in his career, and his Westminster win will be his last, as he’s retiring.

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