Wasabi, a Pekingese, Takes Top Honors at Westminster Dog Show
A post shared by Westminster Kennel Club (@westminsterkennelclub)A post shared by Westminster Kennel Club (@westminsterkennelclub)A post shared by Westminster Kennel Club (@westminsterkennelclub)It was a poignant win that came after one of his co-owners, archaeologist Iris Love, died last year of COVID-19. Besides Fitzpatrick, the dog is also co-owned by Sandra Middlebrooks and Peggy Steinman.Wasabi — the name derives from his mother, Sushi — came out on top of a finalist pack that also included Mathew the French bulldog, Connor the old English sheepdog, Jade the German shorthaired pointer, Striker the Samoyed, and a West Highland white terrier named Boy.