From the time he appeared on the floor of Madison Square Garden this evening, the short-legged Sussex Spaniel, "Stump," stole the hearts of the crowd…as well as the approval of the judges, and was awarded Best in Show in the most important dog show of them all, The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Stump, a 10 year old Sussex Spaniel, is the oldest dog to win the coveted Best in Show prize at Westminster.  This is Stump’s first appearance at a major show in five years, having suffered a devastating illness that almost cost him his life.  After dog-saving care at Texas A&M and years of recuperation as a beloved house pet, Stump came back tonight to the ring to win America’s premiere award in the sport.