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NEW YORK — For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision.

Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award Tuesday night at the United States’ most illustrious canine event.

A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. That is the 11th victory for poodles at the famous dog competition in New York City – only wire fox terriers have won more times.

Kaz Hosakas miniature poodle Sage wins final Westminster show before his retirement. Sage beats six finalists, including German shepherd Mercedes.

A miniature poodle named Sage has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award Tuesday

A miniature poodle named Sage has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award Tuesday

A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle’s realm.

The best-in-show winner gets a trophy and a place in dog-world history but no cash prize.

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A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.