A ‘PBGV’ Wins Westminster Dog Show, a First for the Breed

Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won best in show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on May 9, 2023. Mary Altaffer/AP Photo

NEW YORK—This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.”

A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States.