Wire fox terriers are still King at Westminster.

A wire fox from Brazil whosa国际传媒檚 won big in Europe became Americasa国际传媒檚 top dog Tuesday night, beating out a crowd-pleasing longhaired dachshund and popular Sussex spaniel.

There were some boos sa国际传媒� along with modest cheers sa国际传媒� at Madison Square Garden when judge Peter Green pointed at the 7-year-old King.

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The win was hardly a surprise.

Wire fox terriers have won 15 times at the nationsa国际传媒檚 most prestigious dog show, far more than any other breed (Scottish terriers are second, with eight).

Green is a renowned figure in the dog world, especially for his work with terriers. Hesa国际传媒檚 previously picked King as the champ at other shows.

Wired to win, this dog was.

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A Havanese named Bono came in second among the more than 2,800 dogs who entered here.

Also in the final ring were Bean the Sussex spaniel, Burns the longhaired dachshund, Wilma the boxer and Baby Lars the bouviers des Flandres.

The fan favourites at the Garden were clearly Bean and Burns.

Chants of sa国际传媒淏ean! Bean! Bean!sa国际传媒� bounced around the packed arena as the Sussex spaniel rounded the ring. And Burns drew loud cheers as his long hair flowed while circling the green carpet.

There was a bit of dog show drama, too, at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club.

A day after earning a coveted spot in the final ring of seven, spirited Colton the schipperke was ruled ineligible for best in show.

There was a conflict of interest sa国际传媒� Greensa国际传媒檚 longtime partner has co-owned dogs with one of Coltonsa国际传媒檚 co-owners. Colton was allowed to run around the ring, then was excused.

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Wagging his tail, the tri-colored King was completely in control under Rangel, who won for the third time at Westminster.

Rangel teared up in the middle of the ring after the win, overwhelmed by the moment and the recognition from Green.

sa国际传媒淪pecial win because of that judge,sa国际传媒� Rangel said.

Neither he nor King will have much time to rest.

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Wednesdaysa国际传媒檚 victory lap includes visits to morning television shows, a steak lunch at midtown eatery Sardisa国际传媒檚, a trip up the Empire State Building and a walk-on part in the Broadway musical sa国际传媒淧retty Woman.sa国际传媒�

Owner Victor Malzoni Jr. of Brazil gets no prize money for this win. Besides a shiny silver bowl, the reward comes in lucrative breeding rights and a lifetime of bragging rights.

This was the 47th overall best in show win for the wire fox with a full name of Kingarthur Van Foliny Home. Hesa国际传媒檚 also done well at the largest dog show in the world, Crufts in England.

Packed with personality, Burns had all the qualities of a Westminster champion.

He had a great coat. He had a wonderful gait. He had a playful spirit.

But did he have the right combination to become the big winner here? His body of work said yes. History said no.

sa国际传媒淏est in show breeds need the flash to compete,sa国际传媒� handler Carlos Puig said in the afternoon.

Despite always being among the nationsa国际传媒檚 most popular dogs, a dachshund has never won best in show at Westminster. Neither has a Havanese, schipperke or bouviers des Flandres.

Rangel twice previously guided terriers to best in show at Westminster sa国际传媒� Sadie the Scottie in 2010 and Sky the wire fox in 2014.

Thatsa国际传媒檚 a lot better showing than popular golden retrievers and Labs. Theysa国际传媒檝e never taken the top title at Westminster.

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AP freelance writer Ginger Tidwell-Walker contributed to this report.

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Ben Walker, The Associated Press

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