Siba, a standard poodle, was named Best in Show at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
The show has been held in New York's Madison Square Garden every year since 1877.
Nearly 3,000 dogs from around the world enter the competition.

A cocker spaniel relaxes backstage.
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Daniel the golden retriever, a crowd favorite, runs with his handler after winning the sporting group on February 11.
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A handler fluffs a poodle's tail. The show brought more than 200 breeds to New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Dogs compete in the working group on February 11.
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A junior competitor prepares backstage.
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Two Yorkshire terriers are groomed on Monday, February 10.
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A group of bichon frise competes on February 10.
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A Chinese crested dog waits in a holding area.
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A dog is primped before participating in the show.
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A toy poodle is groomed before competition.
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A Bergamasco shepherd competes on February 10.
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A standard poodle waits to participate.
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Westminster is a benched dog show, which means that when the dogs are not being judged they are in an assigned area for fans to visit them.
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A poodle during the judging phase on February 10.
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Two puli dogs get ready backstage.
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Shih Tzu dogs are judged on February 10.
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A pug waits on the sidelines on February 10.
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A rough collie competes on Sunday, February 9.
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A bichon frise is groomed on February 10.
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A woman holds a French bulldog.
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There is a Best in Show category, but trophies can also be won for various dog groups.
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A dog is groomed on February 10.
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An Old English sheepdog is seen during breed judging on February 9.
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A dog is prepared on February 10.
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A bearded collie is seen during breed judging on February 9.
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Dogs are groomed on February 10.
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A Spanish water dog is judged on February 10.
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A dog is prepared backstage.
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A Maltese is groomed in the benching area.
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