Trumpet, a mild-mannered bloodhound with droopy ears and loose skin, won Best in Show at the 2022 Westminster Dog Show.
He out-dogged stiff competition including Hollywood the Maltese, River the German Shepherd, and Striker the Samoyed in a first for bloodhounds. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, traditionally held annually in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, was relocated to Tarrytown for the second year in a row due to pandemic-related issues.
Astonishingly, Trumpet only competed in his first dog show in January, making him one of the least experienced contenders. As he faces his gleaming silver cup and medley of ribbons following his big win, Trumpet had little to say. His sophisticated aura combined with a mournful complexion seemed to add to his winning spirit.
Winston, a French Bulldog, was awarded second place, or Best in Show Reserve.
Despite his lubberly stride and melodious personality, Trumpet was not the fan favorite to win the show. Many armchair experts fell in love with stouter, showier dogs like Striker, who incited the loudest cheers of the evening.
Nevertheless, Trumpet took care of the competition with an amazing performance. His great-grandfather, Tigger, was also a champion; he once held the Guinness World Record for dog with the longest ears. Both of Tigger’s ears measured over 13 inches long. “Trumpet exudes the quiet dogmatism of a natural champion,” said Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times reporter.
He out-dogged stiff competition including Hollywood the Maltese, River the German Shepherd, and Striker the Samoyed in a first for bloodhounds. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, traditionally held annually in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, was relocated to Tarrytown for the second year in a row due to pandemic-related issues.
Astonishingly, Trumpet only competed in his first dog show in January, making him one of the least experienced contenders. As he faces his gleaming silver cup and medley of ribbons following his big win, Trumpet had little to say. His sophisticated aura combined with a mournful complexion seemed to add to his winning spirit.
Winston, a French Bulldog, was awarded second place, or Best in Show Reserve.
Despite his lubberly stride and melodious personality, Trumpet was not the fan favorite to win the show. Many armchair experts fell in love with stouter, showier dogs like Striker, who incited the loudest cheers of the evening.
Nevertheless, Trumpet took care of the competition with an amazing performance. His great-grandfather, Tigger, was also a champion; he once held the Guinness World Record for dog with the longest ears. Both of Tigger’s ears measured over 13 inches long. “Trumpet exudes the quiet dogmatism of a natural champion,” said Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times reporter.
