MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - One lucky Madison resident is living the dream of dog lovers everywhere!

The Westminster Kennel Club announced Tuesday that Madison resident Jason Hoke has been selected as a judge for the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

The event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, will take place Feb. 2-3 in New York City. The Best in Show winner will be crowned on the 3rd at Madison Square Garden.

Hoke has attended the Westminster Dog Show multiple times since the 1980s and has judged the competition four prior times. He has experience breeding German Shepherds, Great Danes, Pekingese, Wirehaired Dachshunds, and Maltese dogs.

His judging experience at Westminster includes the Junior Showmanship, Sporting, Hound, Toy, and Non-Sporting Group categories. In addition to

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