Wasabi the Pekingese Best in Show at 145th Westminster Dog Show
With the exception of the Kentucky Derby, the Westminster Dog Show is the oldest annual sporting event in the United States.
Held at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, the first time in 144 years the dog show did not take place in Madison Square Garden because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Pekingese named Wasabi won Best in Show.
“[Wasabi] can have filet mignon and I’ll have champagne,” breeder David Fitzpatrick told Fox Sports on Sunday:
Fitzpatrick gushed about Wasabi in his interview with Sara Walsh, telling her Wasabi “has that little extra something, that little sparkle that sets a dog apart.”
"He has that little something special," Wasabi's owner and handler, David Fitzpatrick, said. 🐾
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 14, 2021
What's next for the #WestminsterDogShow winner? A big meal. "He can have a filet mignon and I’ll have champagne." https://t.co/0fki3AEgvH pic.twitter.com/v6rLMSpae6
This is the second time since 2012 that one of Fitzpatrick’s dogs won Best in Show. Also a Penkingse, Malachy claimed the title nine years ago.
In fact, Malachy is the great-grandfather of Wasabi:
“I didn’t think lightning would strike twice,” Fitzpatrick said via the New York Times.
Wasabi made history at an unusual edition of the Westminster Dog show, held in June instead of during the winter like normal.
More fun facts: Wasabi's grandfather won Best in Show in 2012 and his father won Best in Show in the Toy Group in 2017! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/BZoqsBSAQH
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) June 14, 2021
In an appearance on Good Morning America, Fitzpatrick said to T.J. Holmes that Wasabi will likely retire from participating in most shows moving forward.
Congrats to Wasabi for winning Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! The 3-year-old Pekingese dropped by @GMA with his owner to celebrate his big victory! 🐶🏆 pic.twitter.com/rnRKggT1dI
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 14, 2021
An eight-minute highlight of the Best in Show round is available here:
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Wasabi the Pekingese Best in Show at 145th Westminster Dog Show
With the exception of the Kentucky Derby, the Westminster Dog Show is the oldest annual sporting event in the United States.
Held at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, the first time in 144 years the dog show did not take place in Madison Square Garden because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Pekingese named Wasabi won Best in Show.
“[Wasabi] can have filet mignon and I’ll have champagne,” breeder David Fitzpatrick told Fox Sports on Sunday:
Fitzpatrick gushed about Wasabi in his interview with Sara Walsh, telling her Wasabi “has that little extra something, that little sparkle that sets a dog apart.”
"He has that little something special," Wasabi's owner and handler, David Fitzpatrick, said. 🐾
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 14, 2021
What's next for the #WestminsterDogShow winner? A big meal. "He can have a filet mignon and I’ll have champagne." https://t.co/0fki3AEgvH pic.twitter.com/v6rLMSpae6
This is the second time since 2012 that one of Fitzpatrick’s dogs won Best in Show. Also a Penkingse, Malachy claimed the title nine years ago.
In fact, Malachy is the great-grandfather of Wasabi:
“I didn’t think lightning would strike twice,” Fitzpatrick said via the New York Times.
Wasabi made history at an unusual edition of the Westminster Dog show, held in June instead of during the winter like normal.
More fun facts: Wasabi's grandfather won Best in Show in 2012 and his father won Best in Show in the Toy Group in 2017! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/BZoqsBSAQH
— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) June 14, 2021
In an appearance on Good Morning America, Fitzpatrick said to T.J. Holmes that Wasabi will likely retire from participating in most shows moving forward.
Congrats to Wasabi for winning Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! The 3-year-old Pekingese dropped by @GMA with his owner to celebrate his big victory! 🐶🏆 pic.twitter.com/rnRKggT1dI
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 14, 2021
An eight-minute highlight of the Best in Show round is available here: