PHOTOS: 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 10, 2014
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier (C), poses for a photo with her handler, Gabriel Rangel (R) and Judge Betty Regina Leininger, after winning the Best in Show category in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468851723 )
Best in Show winner Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier poses for photos at the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, New York, USA, 11 February 2014. The annual dog show, which features dogs from all over the United States and around the world, is taking place on 10-11 February 2014. EPA/STEPHEN CHERNIN ( USA DOG SHOW )
An Alaskan malamute competes in the working group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ( Dog Show )
Chauncey, a komondor, rests in the benching area before the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
A Neapolitan mastiff competes in the working group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. Matisse, a Portuguese water dog, won the group. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
Sky, a wire fox terrier, enters the ring during the best in show competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. Sky won best in show. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
Nathan, a bloodhound, has his ears held for a photograph in the benching area before the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
An Ascotb Cocker Spaniel competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468816915 )
Malteses are groomed one last time before competing in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468404063 )
A colored bull terrier competes in the terrier group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ( Dog Show )
Bulldogs in the judging ring at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526881173 )
Ally, a standard poodle, enters the ring for the best of show competition the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in New York. Ally, the runner-up, won reserve best in show. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
Miniature poodles compete in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468409371 )
A woman competes with her Whippet in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468404075 )
Three Brussels Griffons compete in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468404085 )
Old English Sheep Dogs compete in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468404071 )
A Basset Hound gives its handler a woeful look while being judged during the first day of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, New York, USA, 10 February 2014. The annual dog show, which features dogs from all over the United States and around the world, is taking place from 10 to 11 February 2014. EPA/STEPHEN CHERNIN ( epaselect USA NEW YORK WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW )
Whippets compete in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468404077 )
A handler carries an Old English Sheepdog to the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526892927 )
Amanda Mcallister and Laurel the French Bulldog play in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526891222 )
A Maltese in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526891183 )
An Old English Sheepdog waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526876974 )
Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier, competes with her handler, Gabriel Rangel, in the Best in Show category in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. Sky went on to win the Best in Show award. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468851721 )
A Briard named "Cagney" waits with hairclips in during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363665 )
A Dogue de Bordeaux competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468817453 )
Jordan, a Yorkshire terrier, wears wrappers as he's prepped in the benching area during the first day of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, New York, USA, 10 February 2014. The annual dog show, which features dogs from all over the United States and around the world, is taking place from 10 to 11 February 2014. EPA/STEPHEN CHERNIN ( USA NEW YORK WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW )
Karen Stephens and her French Bulldog in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526888658 )
Sugar (L) and Jeffrey, both Shih Tzu dogs, relax in the benching area during the first day of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, New York, USA, 10 February 2014. The annual dog show, which features dogs from all over the United States and around the world, is taking place from 10 to 11 February 2014. EPA/STEPHEN CHERNIN ( USA NEW YORK WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW )
Yorkshire Terriers go through last minute prepping during the first day of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, New York, USA, 10 February 2014. The annual dog show, which features dogs from all over the United States and around the world, is taking place from 10 to 11 February 2014. EPA/STEPHEN CHERNIN ( USA NEW YORK WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW )
Boys play on an iPad during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363619 )
An Irish Wolfhound named "Tynan" stands next to his owner, Donna Monahan, during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363625 )
Cagney, a Briard, rests in the beaching area during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526876970 )
An Old English Sheepdog in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526888772 )
Handler Aaron Costilla with his Basset Hounds waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526877040 )
A woman interviews a dog during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363627 )
A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526879008 )
Dogs are prepped in the benching area before competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show )
A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526879589 )
A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526879731 )
A Standard Poodle named "Paris" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363649 )
A Standard Poodle in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526888448 )
A woman checks her make-up during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 468363657 )
Spectators watch as Abbie, a rat terrier, and her handler Gayle Capen navigate the jumpers course during the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster staged at Pier 94, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in New York. The competition marks the first time mixed-breed dogs have appeared at Westminster since early in the show's 138 years. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show Agility )
A Spaniel in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526807551 )
A Pomeranian in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526831161 )
Spring, a Shetland Sheepdog, exits the tunnel obstacle during the Masters Agility Championship the Westminster Kennel Club staged at Pier 94, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in New York. The competition marks the first time mixed-breed dogs have appeared at Westminster since early in the show's 138 years. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show - Agility )
A West Highland White Terrier in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526807681 )
Sky, the Australian shephard, runs the weave poles during the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster staged at Pier 94, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in New York. The competition marks the first time mixed-breed dogs have appeared at Westminster. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show Agility )
A dog competes in the Agility Ring during the First-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 8, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808449 )
Panda the All American Dog, otherwise known as mixed breed, takes a jump during the first annual Masters Agility Championship the Westminster Kennel Club staged at Pier 94, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in New York. The competition marks the first time mixed-breed dogs have appeared at Westminster since early in the show?s 138 years. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show - Agility )
Sally, an Old English Sheepdog, in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808048 )
A Papillon in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526807348 )
A dog competes in the Agility Ring during the First-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 8, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808394 )
Salsa the petit basset griffon vendeen takes a jump during the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster staged at Pier 94, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in New York. The competition marks the first time mixed-breed dogs have appeared at Westminster. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Dog Show Agility )
A Havanese in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526807047 )
A Papillion in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526807994 )
A Doberman Pinscher in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808226 )
A Golden Retriever in the Agility Ring during the first-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 7, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808232 )
A Lowchen waits to compete in the Agility Ring during the First-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 8, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808282 )
A handler waits with his dog before he competes in the Agility Ring during the First-ever Masters Agility Championship on February 8, 2014 in New York at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526808463 )
A handler enters Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day on competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 &94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 526876179 )