Westminster Dog Show Odds 2026: 150th WKC Dog Show Runs Through Tuesday
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 1:15 PM EST • 2 minute read X Social Google News Link
The 150th Westminster Dog Show begins Saturday at Javits Convention Center in New York City, with Best in Show shown - and awarded - Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Over 3,000 dogs from 200-plus breeds will be shown and tested in agility and obedience.
We're awaiting 2026 Westminster Dog Show odds, but below we'll break down what we've seen before.
🐕 Westminster Dog Show odds for 2026
Here's an example of the Westminster Dog Show from past years:
Breed to win best in show
There are no odds available yet for 2026, though some will surely be posted soon. Here's how the market closed in 2024, with FanDuel Ontario making terrier the heavy favorite.
| Breed | FanDuel |
|---|---|
| Terrier | +175 |
| Spaniel | +550 |
| Samoyed | +750 |
| Pekingese | +1000 |
| Poodle | +1000 |
| French bulldog | +1100 |
| Scottish deerhound | +1100 |
| Retriever | +1400 |
| Sheepdog | +1400 |
| Australian Shepherd | +1600 |
But there was a significant upset, as a miniature poodle named Sage took home first place, the first time the breed has won in the lengthy history of the show.
The terrier group gets such short odds because it's been historically dominant while winning best in show a whopping 47 times. The sporting group is a distant second at 18.
It's been a historic few years filled with upsets, as two years ago the fantastically named Buddy Holly became the first ever from the petit basset griffon vendeen breed to take best in show.
🏅 Recent best in show winners
| Year | Breed | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minatare poodle | Poodle |
| 2023 | Petit basset griffon vendeen | Hound |
| 2022 | Bloodhound | Hound |
| 2021 | Pekingese | Toy |
| 2020 | Poodle | Non-sporting |
| 2019 | Wire Fox terrier | Terrier |
| 2018 | Bichon frise | Non-sporting |
| 2017 | German shepherd | Herding |
| 2016 | German shorthaired pointer | Sporting |
| 2015 | Beagle | Hound |
| 2014 | Wire Fox terrier | Terrier |
❓ Westminster Dog Show Odds FAQ
When is the 2026 Westminster Dog Show?
The 2026 Westminster Dog Show takes place in New York City on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. The show will be split between Javits Convention Center and Madison Square Garden.
Which breed group has taken best in show the most at the Westminster Dog Show?
The terrier group has reigned supreme while taking the top honor 47 times.
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