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Westminster Best in Show dog 2017: Rumor the German Shepherd wins

Over 3,000 dogs competed in the event, but only one can claim the title of the 2017 Westminster Best in Show. That good dog was the German Shepherd, Rumor.

Adrian, the Irish Setter, was named reserve Best in Show.

The finalists were narrowed down by the breed winners. The seven finalists were Devlin the Boxer for the Working group, Adrian the Irish Setter for the Sporting group, Rumor the German Shepherd for the Herding group, Tanner the Norwich Terrier for the Terrier group, Duffy the Norwegian Elkhound from the Hound group, Chuckie the Pekingese from the Toy group, and Aftin the miniature Poodle from the Non-Sporting group.

Last year, CJ, the 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer from Temecula, CA, took the title of Best in Show.


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