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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos with handler Kaz Hosaka after winning best in show during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/17d297406b1240f49db6a1b861661cb5/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos with handler Kaz Hosaka after winning best in show during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka in the best in show competition during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/57826514170944e5b55f330e5e1fe022/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka in the best in show competition during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson An English springer spaniel is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/a8943ab0c7a3462e82de7ef0f17c57dd/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
An English springer spaniel is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A golden retriever handler holds a brush during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/3ac1b4dd7b17405099f3da4e5e091192/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A golden retriever handler holds a brush during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A golden retriever and its handler wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/606cd92e6a68480e8c0a3f7e5c28a86e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A golden retriever and its handler wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Micah, a black cocker spaniel, is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/03e60ab5a06e4c099ea39c3e6b61dd41/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Micah, a black cocker spaniel, is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A security worker wraps up a protester during the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/ee4245c4c2e542bda36156f9bc3464e3/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A security worker wraps up a protester during the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Frankie, a colored bull terrier, jumps after winning the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/ce08d50a930b4f2f82c81c7be6097fd1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Frankie, a colored bull terrier, jumps after winning the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A golden retriever handler wears a pendant during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/d888b9b7eb314610961e814e58b187e7/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A golden retriever handler wears a pendant during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Handler Alicia Jones runs with Afghan Hound Louis during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/520a7eb03c2c447a9c44ef6910e9be41/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Handler Alicia Jones runs with Afghan Hound Louis during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A great Dane waits for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/547c0dba5e8d43b7b41b54919d7fc20b/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A great Dane waits for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos after winning best in show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/a901aa782e114185a94c116b759d371c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos after winning best in show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A golden retriever and its handler wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/c92e5fc07f1141acb847a927ff4fe9c8/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A golden retriever and its handler wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A handler runs with a dog during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/5dcc81903eb44cb296652f2ed49dcac1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A handler runs with a dog during breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A Great Dane waits for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/f742cfb3f87d4d61bf0b0c4e9c12e3f1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A Great Dane waits for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Monty, a giant schnauzer, is walked during the working group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/13f90aeedb314cb3bd134701f0c604b8/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Monty, a giant schnauzer, is walked during the working group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A handler brushes her dog during the junior showmanship competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/dbfc5f716a704ed7a9d61ca6eae70dbb/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A handler brushes her dog during the junior showmanship competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A dog watches breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/38bb0213def048bbb13288a6331a721a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A dog watches breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos after winning best in show at 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/8fd8d235acd04235b74f433712b5d567/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, poses for photos after winning best in show at 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/becd3ce0cefd46e08eea3fd197a4d0da/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Dogs and handlers wait for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/760e1558dc9a4aaf8002bd7e01840901/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Dogs and handlers wait for breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Mercedes, a German shepherd, takes part in the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/c0b85e1823d8459dbd2c15465d36d8c1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Mercedes, a German shepherd, takes part in the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Golden retrievers and their handlers wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/38b427724fa149319d3738f72cfba3f6/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Golden retrievers and their handlers wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka for best in show during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club gog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/366ef717a2ea496ab76a40cc97305386/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka for best in show during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club gog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Frankie, a colored bull terrier, walks after winning the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/92a8f938560044edac92ae6600f44548/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Frankie, a colored bull terrier, walks after winning the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Dalmatians wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/b50fa7dc293e4018b8f787859870d14f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Dalmatians wait to compete in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A handler holds a dog at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/e45c3a8a5f14430c9c81cca43c62482c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A handler holds a dog at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Monty, a giant schnauzer, takes part in the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/7822f12515e2489abcd7252491ee68e8/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Monty, a giant schnauzer, takes part in the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Boo, an Irish setter, is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/b1295da31f504e2d820a728f6fe65f3c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Boo, an Irish setter, is walked during the sporting group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Monty, a giant schnauzer, is walked during the working group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/174b223aaead418384f2a89279abc953/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Monty, a giant schnauzer, is walked during the working group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Dogs and their handlers line up before the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/11aa8458d6fc4870919bf90de9617b32/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Dogs and their handlers line up before the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A dog watches breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/47b3e6f7ef1e459f86f22f229b3b1232/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A dog watches breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka for best in show competition during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/fce6c5a609da427596895b5a986c19aa/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka for best in show competition during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson A dog licks its handler during the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6b33737bb7f14e7db6eb5dc6c5e47981/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
A dog licks its handler during the terrier group competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
![Julia Nikhinson Security tackles a protester during the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/e1b2945acff14154b7b44b07b618342a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x&wm=false)
Security tackles a protester during the best in show competition at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)