Get to know Sage, the Westminster Dog Show top pooch with ties to Rehoboth Beach

Did you know Sage, the adorable black poodle who just won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show, has strong ties to Rehoboth Beach?

Find out all about this year's big winner.

Westminster Dog Show winner's trainer is from Rehoboth Beach

According to NBC News, Sage's handler, Kaz Hosaka, is indeed from Rehoboth Beach. Hosaka said he has been competing at the big Westminster show for 45 years and that would be his last one.

"Today's the day — my last show," he said. "I'm proud of this dog."

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Get to know Sage, the new Westminster Dog Show top dog

Sage is a 4-pound black poodle owned by Cathy Gauche of Houston, Texas. She was born Dec. 16, 2020.

According to USA Today, Sage beat more than 2,500 dogs of more than 200 different breeds to win the ultimate Westminster Dog Show prize.

Sage became the fourth miniature poodle to take top honors at Westminster. Nearly four dozen breeds have been honored in the 115 Best in Show competitions, but one breed, the wire fox terrier, has won throughout the decades.

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What do Westminster Best in Show winners receive?

For taking home Best in Show, Sage will receive:

• A Pewter Trophy
• The Westminster Legen Trophy, a hand-engraved Steuben crystal bowl
• The James Mortimer Memorial Sterling Silver Trophy, if American-bred.
• Perpetual Sterling Silver Challenge Cup, if American-bred

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