Trumpet, a Bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning "Best in Show" at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York.
Trumpet, a Bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning "Best in Show" at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York.
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Trumpet, a bloodhound, was crowned the Best in Show winner at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday night.

The show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the US after Kentucky Derby and crowned its winner from among contenders who won in earlier best-in-group competitions.

Trumpet, who is 4 years old, is owned by Chris and Bryan Flessner, Heather Buehner and Tina Kocar, according to the WKC.

Bloodhounds are “one of the oldest breeds of dogs that hunt by scent,” according to WKC classifications. A discovery by a trained bloodhound may be used in a court of law, the club said.

Winston, a French bulldog, took home the Reserve Best in Show title. One of Winston’s owners is NFL defensive lineman Morgan Fox.

The show began Saturday at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, marking its second year at the location instead of its usual home at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The competition was originally relocated due to Covid-19 concerns.

Nearly 3,500 dogs – representing more than 200 breeds and varieties – took part in the competition, according to a news release from the organizers.

Trumpet, a bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Wednesday, June 22.
Trumpet, a bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Wednesday, June 22.
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Handlers hold Boston terriers during breed judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Tuesday, June 21.
Handlers hold Boston terriers during breed judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Tuesday, June 21.
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A Pekingese dog runs the ring Tuesday.
A Pekingese dog runs the ring Tuesday.
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A curly-coated retriever competes in the Sporting Group judging event.
A curly-coated retriever competes in the Sporting Group judging event.
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Skye Marvin and her cairn terrier in the benching area during the Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting Breed judging.
Skye Marvin and her cairn terrier in the benching area during the Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting Breed judging.
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Olivia Hodgkinson prepares her poodle during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Olivia Hodgkinson prepares her poodle during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
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Handlers walk Dalmatians around the ring.
Handlers walk Dalmatians around the ring.
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A handler attaches a hot dog to her arm as a snack for her dog.
A handler attaches a hot dog to her arm as a snack for her dog.
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Bulldogs wait to be judged.
Bulldogs wait to be judged.
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Natasha Cooper kisses her pug.
Natasha Cooper kisses her pug.
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Handlers pose Belgian sheepdogs during breed judging.
Handlers pose Belgian sheepdogs during breed judging.
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A judge examines a pumi on Monday, June 20.
A judge examines a pumi on Monday, June 20.
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A handler brushes his beagle's tail before competing during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Monday.
A handler brushes his beagle's tail before competing during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Monday.
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Handler Claudio Cruz embraces Ethan, a basset hound, after winning the "Best of Breed" competition.
Handler Claudio Cruz embraces Ethan, a basset hound, after winning the "Best of Breed" competition.
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Gyula, a 9-year-old puli, peeks through his handler Stacy Czekaj's legs as they wait to compete.
Gyula, a 9-year-old puli, peeks through his handler Stacy Czekaj's legs as they wait to compete.
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Bichon frises sit in the benching area during the agility competition on Saturday, June 19.
Bichon frises sit in the benching area during the agility competition on Saturday, June 19.
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A poodle competes in the agility championship.
A poodle competes in the agility championship.
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News media members with cameras take photos of dogs at a Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show preview event Thursday.
News media members with cameras take photos of dogs at a Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show preview event Thursday.
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In photos: The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Here’s how the winners were chosen

The show’s seven finalists had won their individual group competitions.

Here’s who won in each of the groups:

Hound: Trumpet the Bloodhound

Toy: Hollywood the Maltese

Non-sporting: Winston the French Bulldog

Herding: River the German Shepherd

Sporting: Belle the English Setter

Working: Striker the Samoyed

Terrier: MM the Lakeland

CNN’s AJ Willingham and Zoe Sottile contributed to this report.