Monty, a giant schnauzer, was named best in show Tuesday night at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

“He always tries so hard, and I’m so proud of him,” Monty’s owner and handler, Katie Bernardin, said in an interview with Fox Sports 1.

Monty is the first giant schnauzer ever to win the dog show, which took place at New York's Madison Square Garden and is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States.

More than 2,500 dogs, representing all 50 US states, competed this year.

Bedlington terriers are grouped together on Tuesday.
Bedlington terriers are grouped together on Tuesday.
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Robin Novack and Freddie, an English springer spaniel, arrive for the best in show competition on Tuesday.
Robin Novack and Freddie, an English springer spaniel, arrive for the best in show competition on Tuesday.
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A piece of steak is saved as motivation for a dog on Monday.
A piece of steak is saved as motivation for a dog on Monday.
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Old English sheepdogs compete on Monday.
Old English sheepdogs compete on Monday.
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Silky terriers Sophie and Pixie, with owner Carolyn Kool, left, and handler Nicole Simpson, are seen backstage on Monday.
Silky terriers Sophie and Pixie, with owner Carolyn Kool, left, and handler Nicole Simpson, are seen backstage on Monday.
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A handler grooms a poodle on Monday.
A handler grooms a poodle on Monday.
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Dogs and their handlers prepare backstage on Monday.
Dogs and their handlers prepare backstage on Monday.
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A woman and a dog are seen on Monday.
A woman and a dog are seen on Monday.
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Albert, a Pomeranian, is groomed by owner/handler Liz McCarthy-Martin on Monday.
Albert, a Pomeranian, is groomed by owner/handler Liz McCarthy-Martin on Monday.
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An attendee wears a dog pin during the show on Monday.
An attendee wears a dog pin during the show on Monday.
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A Maltese gets ready on Monday.
A Maltese gets ready on Monday.
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A dog runs during an agility competition on Saturday, February 8.
A dog runs during an agility competition on Saturday, February 8.
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Nico Hutkin, center, reacts after feeding a dog on Saturday.
Nico Hutkin, center, reacts after feeding a dog on Saturday.
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A handler walks a poodle on Saturday.
A handler walks a poodle on Saturday.
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A dog owner takes a selfie with an Australian cattle dog on Saturday.
A dog owner takes a selfie with an Australian cattle dog on Saturday.
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A cocker spaniel rolls over on Saturday.
A cocker spaniel rolls over on Saturday.
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A dog participates in the Master's Agility Championship on Saturday.
A dog participates in the Master's Agility Championship on Saturday.
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