PHOTOS: Westminster Dog Show Crowns Winner Pekingese

TARRYTOWN, NY — Wasabi, a Pekingese, won best in show last night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Tarrytown, New York. This victory marks a fifth-ever win for the toy breed. Runner-up was a whippet named Bourbon.

Wasabi previously won the big American Kennel Club National Championship in 2019.

Check out photos of Wasabi's big win at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show below:

A Pekingese walks with its handler in the Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Tarrytown, N.Y. The dog won the blue ribbon in Best in Show.

Wasabi, a Pekingese, rests on the winner's podium with its trophy and ribbons after winning Best in Show.

The handler of a Samoyed runs with her dog before the judges in the working group category.

David Fitzpatrick, owner, breeder and handler, holds Wasabi after the dog won Best in Show.

A handler gives her German short-haired pointer a treat after winning the Sporting category.

A West Highland white terrier named Boy trots with its handler during judging in the terrier group.

Former Major League Baseball player Barry Bonds sits in the viewing stands during judging of the terrier group.

A handler gets the attention of his French bulldog during judging of the Best in Show category.

David Fitzpatrick poses with Wasabi, a Pekingese after the big win.

Competitors congratulate David Fitzpatrick, second from left, after Wasabi won Best in Show.

AP News contributed to this post.