Also in the best-of-seven final ring were a Germanwirehairedpointer ranked as the nation's No. 1 show dog, an American foxhound, a Portuguese water dog, a bichon frise and a smooth fox terrier.
The Germanwirehairedpointer, English Springer spaniel and Doberman pinscher were the top three dogs by breed points through December not that it will matter much come Tuesday evening, when Best in Show at Westminster is determined.