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‘Perfect end’: Miniature poodle Sage wins best in show at Westminster in handler’s farewell

Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston handled by Kaz Hosaka, took top honors at the Westminster dog show on Tuesday night.
Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston handled by Kaz Hosaka, took top honors at the Westminster dog show on Tuesday night. Photograph: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club

A miniature poodle named Sage is America’s top canine after earning the title of best in show on Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, sending her veteran handler into retirement on the highest of notes.

The perfectly manicured non-sporting group winner from Houston with the shiny jet-black coat was the last dog standing after a winnowing-down process that began on Monday morning with more than 2,500 canines in 213 breeds and varieties hailing from all 50 states and a dozen other countries, including Canada, Japan, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.

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