Best in Show 2026
The third annual @susan_alexandra x @rachelantonoff Best in Show!!!
Every single one of the dogs you see in these photos is available for adoption through Petfinder and Animal Haven 🐩
We are so moved by the extraordinary team that makes this show happen, humans and dogs alike!
Held at Webster Hall in the East Village, Jaqueline Novak and Chris Fleming hosted while Susie Essman and Bob Balaban were our esteemed judges. We told Tony nominated set designer, Brett Banakis that we wanted a classic dog show set if it took place in heaven with a touch of the fun parts of hell, and he gave us exactly that.
Our glorious cast in order of appearance was:
Ivy Wolk, Ali Ahn, Ayden Mayeri, Missi Pyle, Spike Einbinder, Zach Schiffman, Aly Raisman, Jack Robbins, Mitra Jouhari, Isabel Klee, Celeste Yim, Devon Walker, Peyton Dix, Jane Wickline, Liva Pierce, Michelle Buteau, Sloane Crosley, Victoria Pedretti, Maayan Zilberman, Ricki Lake, Audrey Corso, Courtney O'donnell, Bebe Neuwirth, Karen Elson, Shira Antonoff, and Rick Antonoff.
MASSIVE thank you to sponsors Etsy, Bissell Clean, Bissell Pet Foundation, and Petfinder.
And an extra big thanks to the RA team without whom I (Rachel) would not do anything.
Shop featured pieces from the show here.














































