After 100 years of poodles and terriers as the Westminster Kennel Club’s winners, a beagle named Uno belonging to Aaron Wilkerson took this year’s first place at the world’s most famous canine show. The 132nd Westminster show took place Tuesday at Madison Square Garden where more than 2,697 dogs gathered to battle for the glory.

Uno is a 3-year-old beagle from Illinois. The Westminster judges associated the winner with the ancient dogs, famous for their long ears and their nose. Beagles are often preferred by hunters. Moreover this breed is also famous from Shakespeare’s writings that characterized them as a loyal species.

David Frei, the dog expert and announcer for USA Network’s coverage of Westminster said before Uno won: "If he won, it would be the greatest thing for our show."

Moreover, John Cisto of the Bath and Biscuit Dog Spa presumes that with their winning beagles will gain more and more popularity among dog-lovers: "I think with the breed winning the Westminster Dog Show is just going to increase the popularity of the breed and more people are going to become aware of how great they are as a house dog for a family.”

Supposing that what Cisto said will turn out to be true Uno’s handler gave some advice to those who will choose to make a beagle part of their families "I hope you have a fenced-in yard. They like to put their nose down and go check everything out.” However, Wilkerson didn’t forget to praise their love and loyalty.