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17 Westminster Best in Show dogs, ranked by cuteness


The 2017 Westminster Dog Show is getting underway Monday and Tuesday in New York City. And by the end of the second night, we'll have another Best in Show winner to add to the long list of all-time greats.

We here at For The Win don't have any certification in judging dog shows, but we know a cute pup when we see one. So here are the last 17 Best in Show winners, ranked by cuteness.

17. 2002 - Miniature Poodle

16. 2005 - German Shorthaired Pointer

15. 2003 - Kerry Blue Terrier

14. 2011 - Scottish Deerhound

13. 2000 - English Springer Spaniel

12. 2004 - Newfoundland

11. 2016 - German Shorthaired Pointer

10. 2007 - English Springer Spaniel

9. 2006 - Bull Terrier

8. 2014 - Wire Fox Terrier

7. 2015 - Beagle

6. 2008 - Beagle

5. 2009 - Sussex Spaniel

4. 2010 - Scottish Terrier

3. 2013 - Affenpincher

2. 2001 - Bichon Frise

1. 2012 - Pekingese