Valerie Nunes-Atkinson sits beside California Journey, a German shorthaired pointer who won the Best in Show award at the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, February 16.
Valerie Nunes-Atkinson sits beside California Journey, a German shorthaired pointer who won the Best in Show award at the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, February 16.
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California Journey, or CJ for short, takes a lap around the ring during the competition. The Westminster dog show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States, after the Kentucky Derby.
California Journey, or CJ for short, takes a lap around the ring during the competition. The Westminster dog show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States, after the Kentucky Derby.
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Lucy, a Borzoi, is shown in the ring during the Hound group competition on Monday, February 15.
Lucy, a Borzoi, is shown in the ring during the Hound group competition on Monday, February 15.
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A man grooms his beagle on February 15.
A man grooms his beagle on February 15.
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A bichon frise is groomed during the first day of competition. Dogs are invited to compete based on strict entry requirements, including how many other dogs they've defeated in breed competitions.
A bichon frise is groomed during the first day of competition. Dogs are invited to compete based on strict entry requirements, including how many other dogs they've defeated in breed competitions.
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A group of dalmatians waits in the judging area. The show is "benched," meaning the dogs must be on public display to ticket-holders throughout the competition.
A group of dalmatians waits in the judging area. The show is "benched," meaning the dogs must be on public display to ticket-holders throughout the competition.
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A Yorkshire terrier named Ranger, right, prepares to compete during the first day of the show. Close to 3,000 dogs from all over the country participate in the annual competition.
A Yorkshire terrier named Ranger, right, prepares to compete during the first day of the show. Close to 3,000 dogs from all over the country participate in the annual competition.
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A Pomeranian named Tyche waits to compete; 192 dog breeds and varieties are eligible to enter the competition.
A Pomeranian named Tyche waits to compete; 192 dog breeds and varieties are eligible to enter the competition.
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A Yorkshire terrier is groomed in the benching area. Breeds are categorized into groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding.
A Yorkshire terrier is groomed in the benching area. Breeds are categorized into groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding.
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A standard poodle is seen in the grooming area.
A standard poodle is seen in the grooming area.
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An Old English sheepdog named Andrew is groomed during the first day of the show.
An Old English sheepdog named Andrew is groomed during the first day of the show.
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A Komondor is seen in the judging ring on Tuesday, February 16.
A Komondor is seen in the judging ring on Tuesday, February 16.
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Dogs compete on February 16.
Dogs compete on February 16.
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A West Highland White Terrier is brushed on February 16. Terriers have won the most Best in Show awards -- 46 as of 2015.
A West Highland White Terrier is brushed on February 16. Terriers have won the most Best in Show awards -- 46 as of 2015.
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A dog competes in the agility area during the first day of competition.
A dog competes in the agility area during the first day of competition.
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