Look out, Red Baron: Uno, a spirited 3-year-old beagle, conquered Westminster last night, becoming the first of his breed to win Best in Show in the 131-year-old dog show's history.
The 15-inch-tall beagle, belonging to Aaron Wilkerson, was also the first beagle to win the hound group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show since 1939.
The two-day competition involved more than 2,600 dogs, from 48 states, the District of Columbia and at least six countries.
Uno, whose official name is K-Run's Park Me in First, was a crowd favorite -- partly because of his playful attitude, partly because of his underdog status.
He barked often, amid shouts from the sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd of "Uno!" and "beagle!"
There were 169 breeds vying this year, including four new breeds the Plott, a hound; the Tibetan mastiff; the Swedish vallhund; and the Beauceron.
