Miniature Poodle Sage Wins Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Sage, a miniature poodle, competes with handler Kaz Hosaka for best in show during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club gog show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on May 14, 2024. Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo

NEW YORK—For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision.

A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States’ most prestigious canine event. After 45 years of competing and two best in show dogs, he plans to retire.