Michigan dog, Flynn, wins 'best in show' at Westminster Dog Show

When Flynn, a bichon frise, took the top honors at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Tuesday, the crowd was speechless.

"Fans who had been loudly shouting for their favorites fell into stunned silence when judge Betty-Anne Stenmark announced her choice," the Associated Press wrote, detailing the moment Flynn blew past 2,882 canine competitors and won "best in show."

Flynn isn't just any underdog, however. Flynn is a Michigan underdog — and now winner.

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Flynn's owners are Lorrie Carlton and Dr. Lawrence Letsche. Together the husband and wife duo run Remrock Farms Veterinary Service in Plymouth, and Belle Creek Bichon, a kennel.

While Flynn has been currently living in Colorado with a handler, according to a receptionist who answered the phone at Belle Creek Bichon but declined to give her name, there was still an excitement about dog with a Michigan owner winning the famous award.

"Oh yeah we're so excited," said the receptionist.