NEW YORK (AP) – A colored bull terrier called Rufus used his head Tuesday night to become America’s top dog.

The tan-and-white mix won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club, beating out six strong contenders and drawing a rousing ovation from the sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Rufus’ selling point? His head – perfectly shaped like an egg.

“The classic profile of a colored bull terrier,” judge James Reynolds said.

Rufus was the first dog in his breed to win at the nation’s most prestigious show. Handler Kathy Kirk said she was “ready to pass out” from the pressure, but her 6-year-old dog seemed to take it all in stride and just wagged his tail.

At a show that drew 2,622 entries in 165 breeds and varieties, Rufus really earned this victory. He beat out a favorite Norfolk terrier named Coco and a Dandie Dinmont co-owned by Bill Cosby just to reach the final ring.

When it got down to Best in Show, Rufus was picked over a popular golden retriever, a Rottweiler handled by a former Florida State linebacker, a prize pug and an alert Dalmatian.

An old English sheepdog and a Scottish deerhound also made it to the last seven.