Capone the Pit Bull Dog Wins ‘Best in Rescue’ at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show

America has a new top dog!

This year’s winner, a pit bull dog named Capone, scored the championship title “Best in Rescue” for doing what he does best, snoring! Capone, representing San Diego Humane Society, won the organization’s title and $100,000 grant after beating six other sleepy canine contenders.

On Wednesday, Capone, the pit bull dog, earned the highest honor at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show. The canine competition is open to adopted canines and is designed to highlight the talented pets animal lovers can find at shelters nationwide.

Unlike the Westminster Kennel Club’s famous event, the American Rescue Dog Show doesn’t have awards based on breed. Rather, they are for loveable pet behaviors. For example, before winning the show’s “Best in Rescue” award, Capone earned the “Best in Snoring” prize. Other potential honors for pooch participants included “Best in Couch Potato,” “Best in Underbite,” and “Best in Fetching.”

The six canines that won the show’s other titles and competed for “Best in Rescue” each received a $10,000 grant from Petco Love to give the shelter that helped them find families forever. The American Rescue Dog Show’s co-creator and executive producer Michael Levitt hopes that Capone’s performance and win will help combat the negative stereotypes surrounding pit bulls.

Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love, offered, “Petco Love is so excited to see rescue dogs spotlighted on a major platform like ABC and Hulu. We are thrilled to support the American Rescue Dog Show through life-saving grants. Everyone wins when you adopt a pet!“