This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak.

In a historic victory at Madison Square Garden, Monty the giant schnauzer captured Westminster Kennel Club’s coveted Best in Show title, becoming the first of his breed to win America’s most prestigious dog show trophy.

The Westminster Kennel Club show is considered the most prestigious dog show in the U.S. Monty, this year's top dog, made the finals for the third year in a row and won the American Kennel Club’s big show in December.