Pbgv Westminster 2023 Dog Show Highlights

The Pbgv Westminster 2023 Dog Show was a thrilling event that showcased the best of the breed.

Champion Remy, a 5-year-old PBGV, won Best in Show, beating out over 200 other dogs.

The show was held at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York, on a crisp autumn day.

Champion Remy's owner, Sarah Johnson, was overjoyed with the win, saying it was a dream come true.

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Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in 2023.

He was the first PBGV to ever win the award, and handler Janice Hayes said she never thought a PBGV would do this.

Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog, with a calm demeanor that didn't even faze him during the competition.

His white-tipped tail didn't stop wagging, even when he posed for countless pictures after his win.

The PBGV breed is originally from France and is the 154th most prevalent purebred in the country.

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Buddy Holly has competed in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, in addition to the US.

He was named after the late rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly because "he's a buddy", explained breeder Gavin Robertson.

Buddy Holly's win was a first for the PBGV breed, which is known for being independent but charming and silly.

Handler Janice Hayes said that Buddy Holly "just screams PBGV" and that their goal is to make you laugh every day.

The PBGV breed is known for being low-lying and wire-haired, with a name that means "low-lying, wire-haired dog from the Vendée region".