Pampered pups strut into NYC for the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: photos
More than 3,000 dogs from all over the country and around the world will descend to New York City to host the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
The prestigious “Best in Show” will be crowned at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, February 11th, 2024.
This is the behind-the-scenes look at the dog show on Monday's first day as they prepare to parade and poss to become the top dog.
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Sheepdogs are maintained in the benching area. Sarah Yennesel/epa-fe/shutterstock
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Standard poodle. AFP via Getty Images
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A silky terrier. AFP via Getty Images
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The Brilliard is in good condition. Stephen Yang
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Maltese. Stephen Yang
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Bulldog Jim Jim wears head decorations. Reuters
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The dog is being cared for in a benching area. Stephen Yang
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Saruki. AFP via Getty Images
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Participants will roll the viewer terrier into the examination area. AFP via Getty Images
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The dog is being cared for in a benching area. Stephen Yang
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Shih Tzu has her hair polished. AP
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Standard poodles are well maintained. AFP via Getty Images
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A silky terrier. AFP via Getty Images
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Old English sheepdog. AP
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Viewarteria and Maltese are groomed. Sarah Yennesel/epa-fe/shutterstock
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Komondorok Dogs. Getty Images
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The dog is being cared for in a benching area. Stephen Yang
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The handler is standing with the poodle. Getty Images
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The dog is being cared for in a benching area. Stephen Yang
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A pair of bearded collies. AP
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Yorkshire Terrier. AP
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Chinese coat of arms. Sarah Yennesel/epa-fe/shutterstock
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The dog is being cared for in a benching area. AP
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A well-maintained pug sitting in a benching area. AP
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Bicheon Frisée. AFP via Getty Images
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The dog takes a nap next to the handler. AFP via Getty Images
