A Toronto Doberman pinscher is the latest queen of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — where she competed against 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds.

She’s four years old and just snagged the top prize at one of the longest continuously held sporting events in the United States.

Penny the Doberman — born and bred in the GTA — bested over 2,500 dogs and 200 breeds at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held in New York. She beat out six other finalists at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

During the competition, each dog is judged according to how closely it matches the ideal for its breed. The winner gets a champion’s lunch, trophy, ribbons, bragging rights and, this year, the distinction of winning the milestone 150th annual Westminster show. 

Competing against 2,500 dogs across more than 200 breeds, Penny rose to the very top, beating six other finalists under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden in New York.

From Toronto to the world stage, Penny proved she’s not just a good girl — she’s the best girl!