The National Dog Show Presented By Purina 2012: Best in Show

SKY, THE WIRE FOX TERRIER 

Sky, a four-year-old female, was ranked number one in breed and in her Terrier group. Her owners are Torie Steele of Malibu, California, and Victor Malzoni of Sao Paolo, Brazil. Steele is also a proud owner of last year's National Dog Show winner, Eira. 

JAMES, THE GREAT DANE 

A Great Dane named James from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, was top dog out of the Working group category.

EYE TO EYE 

Even on all fours, James is just as tall as his handler! We wonder who pulls who during their daily walks. 

MS. OLIVIA, THE BEARDED COLLIE

Ms. Olivia, a Bearded Collie from Nashville, Tennessee, received honors in the Herding group.

GAME FACE 

One thing's for sure — Ms.Olivia was super happy to be there! (And if she doesn't win the big honor, she should consider a career in dog shampoo commercials.)

TENZIN, THE TIBETAN SPANIEL 

The Non-Sporting group winner was a Tibetan Spaniel named Tenzin from New York, New York. 

PRO POSTURE

Tenzin stands proud — and as tall as she can — while she is shown off by her handler. 

JEWEL, THE AMERICAN FOXHOUND 

Jewel, an American Foxhound from Washington, D.C., won the Hound group. 

ALL ABOUT THE WALK

Jewel was hot to trot. Look at that professional prance! 

GINGER, THE FIELD SPANIEL 

Ginger, a Field Spaniel from Greenville, North Carolina, bested the boys in the Sporting group. 

COVER GIRL CURLS 

Ginger has flowing brown locks that a girl would kill for! We see many congratulatory doggie spa days in her future.

JOE THE AFFENPINSCHER

An Affenpinscher named Joe, from Seekonk, Massachusetts, took first place for the third year in a row in the Toy group.

SMALL, BUT STRAPPING 

Joe may be smaller than many of the show's other competitors, but that didn't stop him from owning the show floor. 

AND THE WINNER IS ...

In addition to all these group winners, now it's time to meet the Best in Show!

BACK-TO-BACK BRAGGING RIGHTS 

For the second year in a row, a Wire Fox Terrier stole the hearts of the National Dog Show judges.

SIMPLY THE BEST

GCH After All Painting the Sky, also known as Sky, was selected the overall winner. This is the first time that the same breed has twice won Best In Show at a major competition since 1971 and 1972, when an English Springer Spaniel got top marks two years running at Westminster. 

BACKSTAGE BENCHING

A handler introduces her Golden Retriever to some delighted passers-by. 

DARLING DACHSHUNDS 

Are these three competing? Or are they stand-ins for each another? We're not sure, but all three are equally adorable.

SHOW STOPPER

This Chow Chow waits to be groomed backstage before taking the stage at the National Dog Show. Chow Chows aren't just fluff — they can weigh up to 70 lbs. when fully grown!

TRI-BLEND BUDDY

Did you know that the Bergamasco's coat is made of three different textures of hair? Dog fur, "goat hair" and "wool" combine to form black or gray felt-like mats of fur.

WITH LOVE, FROM BOSTON 

A gorgeous Boston Terrier bats his beautiful, big brown eyes as a handler prepares him for his fifteen minutes of fame. 

BOW WOW BEAUTIFUL 

A Yorkshire Terrier shows off a fabulous red bow, which was chosen just for her big day. 

BULLDOG BEAUTY SLEEP

An English Bulldog tries to squeeze in some Z's before he hits the show floor. 

HOUND-LOVING HOST 

John O'Hurley has been co-hosting the National Dog Show since 2002. Not only is the actor a talented emcee, he is also a huge dog lover off stage. O'Hurley has authored two best-selling dog-centric novels and has been a proud pooch owner for the majority of his life.