Both have their place. I would not think one can be ranked ahead of the other. If I am breeding a family of dogs, perpetuating that family, and running that family, then next month/next year the Gamest in Show would carry more value as I am breeding to that dog as well as his 'like' family. Best in Show means a win. That could be a complete destruction, a come from behind or even a extreme finisher. All those are great on show night.

The only absolute in these dogs is there are no absolutes. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is so true, especially in the dogs. I doubt there is a right or wrong answer to the question. EWO