Top dogs from around the world gathered in New York City this week for the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The prestigious two-day competition includes 192 dog breeds and draws nearly 3,000 competitors. Miss P, a 4-year-old beagle shocked the show dog world Tuesday night when she was crowned Best in Show.
Competing in the nation’s most prominent pure-breed dog show is hard work—for pups and their owners. Check out the adorable pooches getting ready for the show ring.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
The price of beauty!
Westminster Dog Show 2015
How would you like your coffee, sir?
Westminster Dog Show 2015
We can't tell whether this is a good or bad hair day for this Chinese crested.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Is this Brussels Griffon gritting his teeth?
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Polish Lowland Sheepdog takes a break.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
An adorable dog relaxes while being groomed on the first day of competition at the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Faith Rogers, 11, comforts "Bobby," an American Foxhound while he awaits the judges.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
This cute pup is sitting pretty waiting her turn in the show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A handler carries his perfectly primped Pomeranian through the benching area.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
These Beagles are besties!
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my closeup!
Westminster Dog Show 2015
This perfectly primped Shih Tzu is ready for the big show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A French Bulldog trying to keep his cool in front of a fan.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Handlers put the finishing touches on this Toy Poodle.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A standard poodle named Paris will be ready for Paris with his new hairdo.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
An Afghan takes a long stretch while he waits his turn in the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Carly McNellie, 13, looks her Whipit "Bump" straight in the eye.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Standard Poodle named "Sweet William" gets a hug backstage.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Jack Russell Terrier patiently waits for his turn in the spotlight.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Glen of Imaal terrier arrives during a morning snowfall.
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Westminster Dog Show 2015
This Spaniel has his eyes on the competition.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Primping is in progress for this Sealyham Terrier.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Susan LeGar and her Mastiff play in the judging area.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Tibetan Mastiff patiently waits for his turn in the ring.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Tibetan Mastiff takes a breather during the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
Angele Cipriotti and her Great Dane Adam relax before the big show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Dogue de Bordeaux dog named Claire shows off her beautiful eyes.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
It's hard to stare at Bedlington Terriers.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
A Neapolitan Mastiff looks on before the working group round of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Dog Show 2015
An Irish Setter is prepped backstage.
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