Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet who's been a finalist before.

In a historic victory at Madison Square Garden, Monty the giant schnauzer captured Westminster Kennel Club’s coveted Best in Show title, becoming the first of his breed to win America’s most prestigious dog show trophy.