Photos: World's top dogs compete at Westminster Dog Show

 

Take a look behind the scenes at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

 
February 15, 2012
 
 
 
 
The top dog from the group champions — a Pekingese named Malachy.
 

The top dog from the group champions — a Pekingese named Malachy.

Photograph by: Michael Nagle, Getty Images

 
The top dog from the group champions — a Pekingese named Malachy.
A dog handler runs 'Rabja,' a Komondor, during the "Best in Breed" category at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 14, 2012 in New York City.
Andrew Mueller, 10, competes with his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Stella' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
'Jazzy,' a Beagle from Texas, is hugged by her groomer's niece, Kate Eichelberger, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Dog handlers compete with their Shetland Sheepdogs in Ring 5 at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Dog handlers compete with their Shetland Sheepdogs in Ring 5 at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Dogs are walked backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Emma Echols competes with her Yorkshire Terrier 'Tucker' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Nikkie Kinzigner performs a trick with her Tibetan Terrier 'Reese', winner of an award of merit, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Matthew Perry competes with his Papillon 'Cricket' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Juniors compete in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Clara, a Chinese Crested in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Standard Poodle waits in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A pair of Beagles on the grooming table during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A pair of Beagles on the grooming table during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Bearded Collie in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Briard waits in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A handler in a pair of UGG boots and a Standard Poodle in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Libby, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Simon, a Chihuahua, in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Chinese Crested in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Maltese in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Mr. Darcy, a Wirehaired Dachshund in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Rudee, a Briard, gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Lowchen gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Bichon Frises line up to be judged during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
Martha Stewart stops to look at a Bichon Frises in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Briard gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.
 
 
 
 
 

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