Vito the pug was named "best in show" at the 2024 National Dog Show, becoming the first of his breed to win the title at the annual Thanksgiving Day canine competition.

The pug, named Vito, is the No. 1 pug in all show systems, and the No. 2 toy dog in the U.S, according to a release. He claimed best of breed at this year’s Westminster Dog Show in New York City, and best of breed at the AKC National Show in 2023.

Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.