SHARE ORLANDO, Fla. — A whippet named Bourbon emerged Sunday as the toast of the American Kennel Club National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. What You Need To Know Whippet wins Best in Show at AKC National Championship in Orlando AKC aims “to bring spectators back” in return to Orlando next year Show will be televised on ABC from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 17 Bourbon dethroned a Pekingese named Wasabi for coveted Best in Show honors and a $50,000 prize. Wasabi, who last year became the first dog in the toy group to win the AKC National Championship, won Reserve Best in Show, or runner-up.