Monty, a 5-year-old giant schnauzer, was crowned the best in show at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.

Monty, who came into Tuesday as the nation’s top-ranked dog, beat out a whippet, a Skye terrier and the fan-favorite German shepherd for top honors.

Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet.