German Shepherds, Garth Brooks, Comebacks, Best in Show & Country Stars Who Love Their Dogs [Gallery]

Posted on February 20, 2017

In a feat of Garthonian proportions, a German shepherd named Rumor won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week (Feb. 15). Rumor came out of retirement to win the coveted title, much like Garth Brooks coming out of retirement to win country music’s most sought after trophy: Entertainer of the Year at the 2016 CMA Awards.

Perhaps Rumor’s win will do for German shepherds what Garth’s win has done for German chocolate cakes.

It could be just a coincidence, but it looks like Rumor’s win has already had an effect on country music’s dog-loving contingent. Jake Owen and his daughter Pearl added a German shepherd to their family over the weekend.

Pearl and I picked up our new addition to the family today. A beautiful 3mos old German Shepherd. Still working on a good name… any suggestions?

A post shared by Jake Owen (@jakeowenofficial) on Feb 18, 2017 at 8:35am PST

But is Jake’s new three-month-old puppy cute enough to win Best in Show when it comes to country stars and their mutts? Take a look at these stars and their fury friends to decide who has the top dog(s).

Penny Jean says, "Happy #nationaldogday !!! I'm cute! Adopt a doggie like me!" Ace says, "Unless you have food, you serve me no purpose." 2 dogs…2 views on life. 🐶❤️

A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Aug 26, 2016 at 11:50am PDT

"@MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert" is HERE! I hope your fur babies love the collection of pet products as much as mine do! Each purchase supports @muttnationfoundation's rescue efforts so that we can all work together to #loveashelterpet! #playinstyle #furfamily 👜: MuttNation.com

A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) on Aug 23, 2016 at 11:11am PDT

EDGAR AND ELDREDGE….open for business

A post shared by Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) on Nov 19, 2016 at 6:47pm PST

Well…our family just expanded by two. Everyone meet Johnny and June! #greatdanesofinstagram

A post shared by Justin Moore (@justincolemoore) on Jan 12, 2017 at 11:02am PST

Honey girl.

A post shared by jimiwestbrook (@jimiwestbrook) on Dec 29, 2016 at 8:53pm PST

Tucker gets the heater pic.twitter.com/hYD5HWiviz

— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) January 7, 2017

my main man, always full of excitement. #ifcousindalewasadog #straightpimpin #Bentley

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A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Mar 3, 2016 at 8:47am PST

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