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Vito’s registered show name was MBIS/MBISS GCHG Andi In Cahoots. Purina Pro Club reported that the win was his 25th Best in Show title at the time of the 2024 event.
Vito’s Best in Show victory
Vito won the 2024 National Dog Show’s top title after advancing from the Toy Group. NBC Sports reported that approximately 1,940 dogs representing 205 breeds and varieties competed at the event.
Purina Pro Club described Vito as a 2½-year-old fawn male Pug at the time of the show. The report names Carolyn Koch as a co-owner, and Joy Barbieri and Rebecca Movall as breeders; Eileen Barbieri was also listed as a co-breeder. These are details reported at the time of the 2024 show.
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How Vito reached Best in Show
Vito first won the Toy Group, which NBC Sports reported included 24 breeds. He then competed in the final against the winners of the other six groups.
| Group | Group winner | Breed | Final placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herding | Rupert | Berger Picard | Group winner |
| Hound | The Zit | Ibizan Hound | Group winner |
| Toy | Vito | Pug | Best in Show |
| Terrier | Verde | Welsh Terrier | Reserve Best in Show |
| Non-Sporting | JJ | Lhasa Apso | Group winner |
| Sporting | Houston | Clumber Spaniel | Group winner |
| Working | Monty | Giant Schnauzer | Group winner |
According to NBC Sports, the National Dog Show was held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, and aired after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Vito’s reported show record
Purina Pro Club reported that Vito’s Best in Show title at the 2024 event was his 25th. This is a period-specific figure reported by Purina Pro Club, not a current career total.
Purina Pro Club also reported that Vito was fed Purina Pro Plan SPORT Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula. That is a brand-published account of his food; it does not show that the food caused his win or establish a feeding recommendation for other dogs.
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Who won Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show?
Vito, a Pug whose registered show name was MBIS/MBISS GCHG Andi In Cahoots, won Best in Show.
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Which dog won Reserve Best in Show?
Verde, a Welsh Terrier and the Terrier Group winner, was named Reserve Best in Show.
What group did Vito win before Best in Show?
Vito won the Toy Group before competing against the six other group winners in the Best in Show final.
How many dogs competed at the 2024 National Dog Show?
NBC Sports reported that approximately 1,940 dogs representing 205 breeds and varieties competed.
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What was Vito’s registered show name?
His registered show name was MBIS/MBISS GCHG Andi In Cahoots.
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NBC Sports’ 2024 National Dog Show results report covers the winner, finalists, event details, and reported field size. Purina Pro Club’s Vito profile provides his period-specific profile, reported show record, and food association.
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