![Nathan, Bloodhound (Best in Show, Hound Group Winner) Nathan, Bloodhound (Best in Show, Hound Group Winner)](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/national-dog-show.jpg?quality=85&w=2400)
A 4-year-old bloodhound named Nathan took home the title of Best in Show at the 2014 National Dog Show on Thursday.
First, Nathan bested his fellow comrades in the hound category, then he beat out Freda the French bulldog and Bogey the samoyed to take home the top prize, PEOPLE reports. This is the biggest win so far for Nathan, who has been competing in dog shows since he was six months old.
But Nathan’s win wasn’t the only big news at this year’s show: another contestant — a miniature pinscher — escaped from its owner, dashing his chances at becoming a champion this time.
[PEOPLE]
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