Vito the pug wins Best in Show at 2024 National Dog Show

Vito the pug won the 2024 National Dog Show, taking home the "Best in Show" title and a $20,000 prize on Thanksgiving Day. He previously won the "Toy Group" competition and is recognized as the top-ranked pug in the U.S. Vito, owned by Carolyn Koch and handled by Michael Scott, has a strong history in dog shows, including wins at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show and the 2023 AKC National Show. This victory marks his 25th "Best in Show" title. The National Dog Show featured seven groups of competing dogs. Vito triumphed over six other group winners. The event was hosted in Philadelphia and aired on NBC after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.