top dog
noun
: a person, group, or thing in a position of authority especially through victory in a hard-fought competition
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The Westminster Dog Show has crowned its next top dog,
On May 14, Sage the Miniature Poodle won Best in Show at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan.
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The runner-up, or Reserve Best in Show, for top dog was Mercedes, a 4-year-old German Shepherd from Bethesda, Maryland, and was handled by Kent Boyles, from Edgerton, Wisconsin.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
All the other breeds that have won Best in Show
Complete list of all of the Westminster Best in Show winners
While owners often spend thousands of dollars to prepare their dogs for the prestigious show, there is no monetary compensation for being the top dog.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Last year, Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, was named the top dog.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2024
Bailey As indicated in the research, Bella was the top dog’s name in 37 states, including Indiana, with Luna as the top name in eight states.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Jan. 2024
As expected, the larger m16 R2 was the top dog, but things were more interesting among the 14-inch laptops.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Petco, San Diego’s pet health and wellness company, is looking for a new top dog after announcing Wednesday that its current CEO is stepping down.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
The top dogs from Disney, Netflix and Warner Bros., who were also around to settle the writers' strike.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2023
Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The runner-up, or Reserve Best in Show, for top dog was Mercedes, a 4-year-old German Shepherd from Bethesda, Maryland, and was handled by Kent Boyles, from Edgerton, Wisconsin.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
All the other breeds that have won Best in Show
Complete list of all of the Westminster Best in Show winners
While owners often spend thousands of dollars to prepare their dogs for the prestigious show, there is no monetary compensation for being the top dog.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Last year, Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, was named the top dog.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2024
Bailey As indicated in the research, Bella was the top dog’s name in 37 states, including Indiana, with Luna as the top name in eight states.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Jan. 2024
As expected, the larger m16 R2 was the top dog, but things were more interesting among the 14-inch laptops.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Petco, San Diego’s pet health and wellness company, is looking for a new top dog after announcing Wednesday that its current CEO is stepping down.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
The top dogs from Disney, Netflix and Warner Bros., who were also around to settle the writers' strike.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2023
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“Top dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dog. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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