'C.J.' the German Shorthaired Pointer Wins 'Best In Show' at Westminster

The prestigious canine competition's top dog has been announced.

ByABC News
February 16, 2016, 11:03 PM

— -- Woof! The top dog has been chosen.

A German shorthaired pointer named C.J. won "Best In Show" at the prestigious 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show tonight at Madison Square Garden.

More than 3,000 dogs competed for the sought-after title.

The winners of the hound, toy, non-sporting and herding groups were also announced Monday.

Tonight, the top sporting, working and terriers were chosen, before the “best in show” was proclaimed.

Last year, a beagle named Miss P won.

PHOTO: Handler Valerie Nunez Atkinson poses with CJ, a German Shorthaired Pointer from the Sporting Group, after they won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 16, 2016.
Handler Valerie Nunez Atkinson poses with CJ, a German Shorthaired Pointer from the Sporting Group, after they won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 16, 2016.