Mercedes, a German Shepherd from Bethesda, was named Reserve Best in Show (runner-up) at the 148th Westminster Dog Show held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open, in New York.
Mercedes beat out 33 dogs to win the Herding Group earlier in the evening. The 4 year-old German Shepherd is handled by Kent Boyles and co-owned by Cynthia Wilhelmy and Sheree Moses according to the American Kennel Club. Mercedes won Reserve Best in Show at the 2023 American Kennel Club National Championship in Orlando.
Sage, a miniature poodle, won Best in Show
Winner winner, Pro Plan dinner! 🏆
Congratulations to this year’s #WestminsterDogShow Winners. Thanks to the wonderful lineup of all-stars who dazzled us in the ring and throughout Westminster Week. Until next time! pic.twitter.com/aoCAUyBMIL— Westminster Kennel Club (@WKCDOGS) May 15, 2024
Mercedes the German Shepherd wins the Herding Group! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/xjiqHdomqk
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) May 14, 2024
