Brussels Griffon Wins Top Honors at Westminster Dog Show

The Brussels Griffon is a small but mighty breed that's been making waves at the Westminster Dog Show. This charming companion has a rich history dating back to the 16th century in Belgium.

They're known for their distinctive bearded face and short, smooth coat that comes in a variety of colors including black, belge, and red.

At the Westminster Dog Show, a Brussels Griffon named Gaston took top honors, proving that this breed is more than just a pretty face.

Newton, a Dynamic Brussels Griffon, won the National Dog Show Presented By Purina. He is an 11-pound charmer with 22 Best in Show Titles and top-five national rankings in both the breed and the Toy Group.

Newton bested six group-winning canines advancing out of the 2,100-dog competition at the tradition-rich, all-breed show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. His handler, Susan DePew, praised Newton's wonderful attitude, saying everything is fun to him, which shows.

Newton's registered name is CH Somerset Wynzall Hashtag, and he is owned by Mike and Janet Bazell of Rockbridge, Ohio, Ven Grasso of Samford, Australia, and breeders Keith Jacobson of Bellevue, Washington, and Jo Ann Noffsinger of Alberta, Canada.

Newton's victory makes him a favorite to win the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show title at Madison Square Garden in New York City early next year.