3:01 PM PT -- We spoke to Morgan Fox about his 2-year-old French bulldog entering the final round of the Westminster Dog Show -- and he says regardless of the outcome, he's gonna celebrate when Winston comes back home.
"Ima celebrate no matter what," Fox tells us, "Probably buy him some treats. Let him run around. He's done great!"
Fox -- who has two other dogs -- says he's proud of his pup and happy for his grandmother who trained Winston.
"I'm really more excited about seeing this come to fruition for my grandmother. This has been her passion and labor of love and to see it come to fruition and come to this big moment is just awesome."
"Hopefully, we get to that point and succeed and win it and that would be awesome to watch them smile. They've watched me do it for so long, it'd be cool to be able to watch them."
The final round goes down Wednesday night. Good luck, Winston!
L.A. Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox woke up Wednesday a proud dog dad ... 'cause his French bulldog won the Non-Sporting Group at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday night -- and is now heading to the finals!
The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show -- which is held at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY -- announced his dog, Winston, took home the W after a sweet performance Tuesday evening.
"Give a round of a-PAWS for your Non-Sporting Group Winner, WINSTON!" Westminster said on IG.
The defensive end -- who signed with the Chargers last month after playing for the Rams and Panthers -- watched the whole thing go down on TV ... and he was stoked!
"If this is how my parents felt watching my games all these years I apologize," Fox said on Twitter after Winston's win. "Winner winner!"
Following the victory, Fox had a hilarious interaction with a pet food and nutrient company over Winston's advantages with Dad being a six-year NFL vet and all.
"Has Winston been training with you on the field to get a leg up in the competition?" the company asked.
Fox responded, "😂😂 apparently I should be training with him."
Now, Winston -- along with Trumpet the bloodhound, Hollywood the Maltese, and River the German shepherd -- will advance to the finals.
Three more dogs will be selected on Wednesday afternoon, and then all seven pups will face off for the coveted Best in Show prize just hours later.
Paws crossed for Winston!
Originally Published -- 8:52 AM PT