This dog won Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2023 and people can’t get enough of his cuteness

A video of Buddy Holly, the winner of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was posted on Instagram. The clip has won people's hearts.

Published on: May 10, 2023, 18:45:35 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a well-known event among dog lovers. Conducted each year, this event judges dogs of different breeds from across the USA and finally crowns one of them as the winner. In 2023, a cute dog named Buddy Holly bagged the award and received the title for being the best in show.

The image shows winner of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2023 Buddy Holly. (Instagram/@westminsterkennelclub)

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog, the organisers of the dog show, took to their official Instagram handle to share a sweet video of the winner. “It’s official, Buddy Holly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeenis, is your Best in Show!” they wrote as they shared the video.

The video opens to show the organisers announcing Buddy Holly’s name to say that he has won the competition. As the video progresses, his handler is seen hugging him with tears in her eyes. The video also explains that he’s the first of his breed, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeenis, to win the top prize.

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Take a look at the video:

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The video was shared about nine hours ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 3,300 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also received tons of comments from people.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“Congratulations Buddy Holly ! So happy with a PBGV win!!!” posted an Instagram user. “Awwww, wasn't my favourite but I love how the dogs are always happy, even when they don't win,” shared another. “What a moment,” expressed a third. “Huge congrats! What an unforgettable moment!” commented a fourth. “He is gorgeous!!!! So happy for him and the owners!” wrote a fifth.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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