Rumor the German Shepherd Westminster Dog Show

Getty Images

Rumor the German Shepherd was the top dog at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, taking home the coveted Best in Show honor Tuesday night from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The five-year-old winner of the working group — who is named after Adele’s hit song, “Rumor Has It” — had been favored to win last year, but was beaten out by C.J. the German Shorthaired Pointer.

This year, Rumor finally got her shining moment by beating out Adrian the Irish Setter, who took Reserve Best in Show.

A herding breed hasn’t won Best in Show since 1987.

Also Read: Westminster Winner's Traditional Visit With Trump May Have Gone to the Dogs

Rumor has it! #WKCDogShow pic.twitter.com/ijPtrrFwkV

— Westminster Dog Show (@WKCDOGS) February 15, 2017

Rumor (above) hails from Edgerton, Wisconsin, and came to New York City with her handler Kent Boyles.

Also making it to the final round of seven for Best in Show consideration were: a Norwegian Elkhoud, a Poodle, a Pekingese, a Boxer and a Norwich Terrier.

Also Read: Puppy Bowl 2017: Meet the Adorable Starting Lineup (Photos)

As usual, the Westminster Dog Show took over Madison Square Garden for the past few days, with canines from Corgis, Terriers and Bulldogs to Great Danes, Whippets and Australian Shepherds strutting their stuff for the judges.

It is not yet known if Rumor will meet with President Donald Trump, as has been tradition for the Best in Show winner since 2010.

Westminster Dog Show: Meet the Cute, Coddled Canines Competing In New York (Photos)

It's not all glamour when competing at Westminster, sometimes you just need a well-earned nap to recover from all the preening and trotting up and down. Click on to check out this sleepy Yorkshire Terrier and other competitors in action.
Getty Images
It's a short-legged party for three as Cardigan Corgis herd together at Westminster.
Getty Images
A Lhasa Apso shows off a head of satin hair that would make even Jennifer Aniston jealous.
Getty Images
This Welsh Corgi may be short, but there's speed in those stumpy little legs.
Getty Images
Another Corgi takes a short-legged stroll around Madison Square Garden.
Getty Images
A Havanese stands to attention with its young handler as the judge gets up close and personal.
Getty Images
A Bulldog and a Borzoi chill out together backstage.
Getty Images
A brown and white Corgi looks out over his minions.
Getty Images
This Italian Greyhound looks very engaged in the action.
Getty Images
White furred Malteses slink around like ghosts on Halloween.
Getty Images
This Poodle definitely spent longer at the groomer's than most of us do in the hair salon.
Getty Images
A laid back French Bulldog takes it all in his stride.
Getty Images
Revived from a nap, this Yorkshire Terrier puts on a serious face for the judges, despite wearing a cute little red ribbon.
Getty Images
Good things come in twos, especially when it comes to Whippets -- the super models of Westminster.
Getty Images
A spotty face is a good thing when it comes on a beautiful English Setter.
Getty Images
A curly-haired Lakeland Terrier looks a little overwhelmed with the circus going on around.
Getty Images
An Australian Shepherd gives his hundreds of fans the cold shoulder backstage.
Getty Images
A Briard gets on two legs for a blow dry.
Getty Images
Every dog has its day, and this Bulldog has had a really long one and now needs to sleep it off.
Getty Images
This Komondor could teach the music industry's top hip-hop stars a thing or two about cool dreads.
Getty Images

1 of 20

The 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has taken over Madison Square Garden, making TheWrap go gooey over the top contenders

It's not all glamour when competing at Westminster, sometimes you just need a well-earned nap to recover from all the preening and trotting up and down. Click on to check out this sleepy Yorkshire Terrier and other competitors in action.

View In Gallery