Adorable Rescue Dog Steals Hearts at Westminster Dog Show

A former shelter dog is stealing America's collective heart. Miles is a 7-year-old former shelter dog who now finds himself at the world's most prestigious dog show, Westminster. Miles’ owner Christine Longnecker found him at a Pennsylvania animal shelter where he was at the bottom of the adoption list. Miles turned out to be a born competitor with a natural ability to jump. Kennel Club President Don Sturz says Miles is nothing less than a true champion.

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

A moment of silence for other dogs that wasnt given a second chance who where un fairly deemed as " aggressive " 🙏

[@emmagillard2151]

Well and the vast majority that aren't labelled as anything negative as well. As they're still being euth'd too is huge numbers, as there's just too many dogs and not enough homes. Adopt don't shop. Spay neuter. It's at crisis levels. I volunteer and it's just an endless sea of dogs and no where to put them

[@BeccaHetrick]

They're hardly ever ACTUALLY aggressive, mostly just scared. Wish they could talk to us so people would understand....

[@Andy-gti]

That's a good boy
also respect for his forever home!

[@Mossbeehave]

Every dog needs a second chance!! Please adopt don’t shop !!! More blessings 🙏

[@graciephil]

Amen

[@emmagillard2151]

🤞

[@celestephelps5897]

Yay for Miles! You and Mum showed those purebreds that you got game!

[@seoulglo1999]

Kristi Noem's frothing at the mouth right now!

[@MsRotorwings]

Christine is an awesome dog mom. She found a way to channel his energy. ❤️ to Miles
Yep. Miles found his purpose. An inspiration!

[@marialongoria8774]

That story is so cool. Go Miles

[@joanndeland7969]

I love Miles😊

[@sarawashington5485]

WELL DONE MILES🐶👑👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

Thank you for giving him a second chance at life 🙏🏼

[@journeymansmitty8283]

I'm so happy for that dog❤❤❤

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Man's best friend!🐶

[@johnelam23]

Keep him away from Kristi Noem

[@annaannna6402]

I wanted to say that, but I forgot her name 😂.

[@HopskotchBunny]

Way to go Miles and Christine‼️ Sending love to you both and hoping more people rescue more dogs 🐕 just like Christine did. ❤

[@dellamcgowan7502]

Who’s a clever lady & who’s an amazing boy. Congratulations & wishing you both a long love filled life.

[@seahorse5689]

Great story! What a good boy! Another all-American dog (AKA mutt) won the grand championship for this year's Master's Agility. Name is Nimble and is the first mixed-breed to win the title.

[@OscarTheGrouchy]

Everybody loves an underdog

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

HINT: CERTAINLY looks like 75% Doberman in him, hes fast, aggressive, athletic, intelligent, intense and a HIGH drive to PLEASE his owner!! and a good snugglebug! How do i know this? I had dobermans for 45 years, and he displays ALL of their attributes!!

[@1packatak]

I thought the same thing

[@kristysander7367]

Amazing! ❤

[@isabelbarroso3381]

He is the best dog. A rescue Heinz 57.🥰

[@Bigbones927]

I also have a rescue dog participating in agility. He enjoys the challenge and loves the tunnels

[@yolandacastano4321]

Thank you so much for giving this beautiful dog a chance to have a beautiful home and family and people that love him❤😊🥰🐕💙💜🐾🐾👍💐

[@BrandonCiCi]

Good job Myles! ❤🐾

[@ballymahonst]

Love you Miles , you go ❤️❤️❤️

[@katl6426]

There's a lot of kelpie there, that'd certainly make him great for this stuff. He's a working dog

[@jonimoore1994]

Yay love Miles

[@BeccaHetrick]

I love that Westminster started the agility courses and started letting "mutts" in... Even if they do call them "all American"....

[@richardc5100]

I hope he’s found and the hearts returned

[@allieturner9811]

You go, boy!

[@endless_summer_rose]

Beautiful ❤

[@kepckatherinec805]

Go Myles! 👍🏻

[@dancytancy192]

4th place is great 👍

[@princessaz79]

Good for him.

[@kimmykimak3737]

Well done miles. I hope you still got a steak dinner

[@Ellia454]

❤😊

[@ieatplastic1756]

Love the lil beard!

[@conniewolf7300]

cool!!!

[@paperch4sing]

he won 4 th place thats all that matters next year lets go for 1st place

[@johncameron4194]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MT-cn1ln]

The New York Times did an in depth story on Miles this week. Definitely worth reading! His owner has a nack for communicating with troubled pets.

[@theresenydahl9531]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Abigail-ts3qg]

I got a dog from the pound named tuggie ...He's 16 now but he should have been a police dog we could throw a ball anywhere in the forest and he'd find it behind our house..... No matter where it was he would find that ball and bring it back he just would have been a good drug dog...❤❤❤❤

[@saraswinerton7202]

Thankfully, Kristy none was not there. However, maybe she can learn something from this lady if she able to

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

Rescue dog or rescued dog ? I thought he was a dog that rescues people not that he was a dog rescued from the pound. Might want to fix the tittle and add that d.

[@alinesobieray2436]

🐕🤗✨️🎉🖤🧡🖤

[@john_wick1]

just don't let Kristi Noem go near any of them

[@suzannemullen1956]

❤

[@thekid1597]

Adopt don't shop ❤

[@emmagillard2151]

👍

[@GhoulishDawn]

third!

[@gook4dubb843]

🥰🥰🥰