The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held at the UTSA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, on May 8-9, part of Westminster Week. More than 2,500 dogs across over 200 breeds competed. The Best in Show winner was CH Soletrader Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen. Buddy Holly was handled by Janice Hayes and owned by Dennis Hayes, Lizzy Cadmore, Kathy O'Neal, and Donna Moore. This marked the first time a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen won Best in Show at Westminster. The group winners from the 2023 competition were:
- Hound Group: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (Buddy Holly)
- Toy Group: Pekingese (GCH CH Pequest Rum Dum)
- Non-Sporting Group: French Bulldog (GCHP CH FOX Canyon’s I Won The War at Goldsheild CGCA CGCU TKN)
- Herding Group: Australian Shepherd (GCHP CH Northbay Xsell That’s A Wrap)
- Sporting Group: English Setter (GCHB CH Winchester’s An Apple A Day JH)
- Working Group: Giant Schnauzer (GCH CH Hearthmore’s Wintergreen Mountain RN CGC TKN)
- Terrier Group: American Staffordshire Terrier (GCHP CH LBK’S Rebel And Proud Party Crasher)
The 2023 show notably featured for the first time a dock jumping competition, reflecting some new activities alongside traditional conformation judging. After being held at various venues due to the pandemic, the 2023 show was in Queens rather than the historical Madison Square Garden venue, which it is scheduled to return to in 2025. The Reserve Best in Show was a Pekingese named GCH CH Pequest Rum Dum. This information covers the main details about the 2023 Westminster Dog Show, including the winners and location.
