Wasabi was an internet sensation as soon as he won the prize in 2021 at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York. From an article on Buzzfeed by Jeremy Hayes relating him to a Pokemon, to fans liking the pup to a wig, dryer vent lint, and much more, Wasabi garnered some well-deserved nationwide attention and adoration.

This fan favorite quickly turned into one of Kate's favorite WKC dogs to "pin"itate so far.