Sage the miniature poodle named Westminster’s best in show – as it happened

• Sage wins third ever Westminster crown for standard poodle
• Mercedes, a German Shepherd, won reserve best in show

First up tonight is the Sporting group. This group has produced a total of 20 best in show winners through the years - second only to the Terrier group (47) - most recently the German shorthand pointer named CJ in 2016.

Here's what the American Kennel Club has to say about the Sporting Group:

Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, well-rounded companions. First developed to work closely with hunters to locate and/or retrieve quarry. There are four basic types of Sporting dogs; spaniels, pointers, retrievers and setters. Known for their superior instincts in water and woods, many of these breeds enjoy hunting and other field activities. Many of them, especially the water-retrieving breeds, have well -insulated water repellant coats, which are quite resilient to the elements. Thinking of getting one? Just realize that most require regular, invigorating exercise.