Cheers from the audience at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show nearly lifted the roof at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night as Daniel, a 5-year-old golden retriever, circled the arena.

After beating out 32 setters and spaniels in the sporting class, Daniel became one of the first golden retrievers to make it to the final round, best in show — a feat noted in Daniel’s hometown paper.

The crowd, and fans watching online, were behind him.

“If Daniel doesn’t win we riot,” one supporter wrote on Twitter.

But instead, a black standard poodle named Siba took the pageant’s top prize, and was showered with purple ribbons and silver trophies.