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  • Ryder, a Newfoundland, competes in the Working Group at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Parson Russell Terrier named Toodles competes in the Terrier Group at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Great Dane eyes its handler during the Working Group competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The winner in the non-sporting group enters the ring during the best in show competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Allison Underman, of Michigan, handler of Fiddler, a soft coated Wheaten terrier, trims the dog's fur in the benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Norfolk terrier named Winston competes in the terrier group at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Dogue de Bordeaux is sprayed with a light mist during the working group competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A groomer keeps a Welsh terrier neat while moving quickly toward the show rings and benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Co-owner/handler Vanessa Skou gets Rondo, No. 1 West Highland white terrier in the country, ready for a photograph at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Dogue de Bordeaux is sprayed with a light mist during the working group competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Norwich terrier competes just before winning the terrier group at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Komondor, in the working group final, is taken for a run by a handler at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler and owner Kent Boyles holds Rumor, a German shepherd, named best in show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The Pekingese takes a slow-paced run during the best in show round during the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Norwich terrier wins the terrier group at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler and owner Kent Boyles holds Rumor, a German shepherd, named best in show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler and owner Kent Boyles holds Rumor, a German shepherd, named best in show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The winner of the sporting group is Adrian, an Irish setter at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Norwegian elkhound takes part in the best in show round at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler and owner Kent Boyles holds Rumor, a German shepherd, named best in show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler and owner Kent Boyles holds Rumor, a German shepherd, named best in show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • The winner in the non-sporting group enters the ring during the best in show competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • West Highland white terriers compete in a show ring at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Luna, a Samoyed, enjoys time on the grooming table at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Golden retriever is dried with hot air on a grooming table at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler Jane Hobson of New Jersey trots with a Bullmastiff at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Bullmastiffs compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Shiku, a Siberian Husky from Kentucky, enjoys Valentine's Day decorations on a grooming stand at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Kelley, a Newfoundland, stays neat before entering the ring for competition during the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • German Shorthair Pointers compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Golden retreivers compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Lenard Clayton of Lake Elsinore, California, sits patiently with Zeus, a Connie Corso, before their ring competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Dogs and their breeders line up at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • Two dalmatians greet each other at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog shows off his skills at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • Two dalmatians greet each other at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A Yorkshire terrier gets ready to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A Yorkshire terrier gets ready to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog gets ready to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog gets ready to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog gets ready to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • Dogs get their hair done before competing at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog waits to compete in the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog waits to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dapper dalmatian waits to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog waits to compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A dog competes at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A Bichon frise competes at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Christa Lopez
  • A Shih Tzu stands on a table in the ring during judging at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • An alert Wire Fox Terrier stands alert on a grooming table at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A toy poodle name Missme, who is from Texas, takes a break in the benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Trip, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, stays neat and tidy in the benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Shih Tzu stands ready in the ring during judging at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Kaleesi, a Papillon, gets a kiss from owner/handler Debbie Bordeaux of Connecticut at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Pearl, a Maltese, waits for grooming at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Fidelio, a Bergamasco, is comforted by a handler while resting in a benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler Alicia Jones runs in the ring with Finn, a 4-year-old Afghan hound, during competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Wendy Whiteley, of Everett, Wash., holds her Finnish Spitz named Zoom at the benching area during the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Bichon Frise dogs are groomed before a competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Tinia, a Bergamasco, sits quietly in a benching area at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Bearded Collies stand in a row during competition in the show ring at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Billy, a Lhasa Apso, is groomed before competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • James, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel form Asheville, N.C., sits quietly before competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • An Afghan hound stands with a handler during competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels wait quietly near the competition ring at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handler Alicia Jones gets a friendly greeting from Finn, a 4-year-old Afghan hound, during competition at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Coton de Tulear dogs compete at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Bikfic, a Pumi, is groomed at 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The Pumi, also known as a Hungarian herding terrier, is a new breed at the WKC show this year.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Wendy Whiteley of Everett, Wash., holds her Finnish Spitz named Zoom at the benching area during the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Pugs work in the competition ring at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Allure, an Irish water spaniel, sits quietly as fans pass by during the 8th AKC Meet The Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A young mastiff plays with children stopping by for a visit during the 8th AKC Meet The Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Logan, a keeshond, gets a lift from owner Al Guzman of New Jersey during the Meet the Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Lhasa apso rests as admirers walk by during the 8th AKC Meet The Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A mastiff lays out flat for a nap during the 8th AKC Meet The Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A mastiff gets a pat on the head during the 8th AKC Meet The Breeds portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Belgian Sheepdog, a first-timer at the show, get s some affection from adoring fans during the eighth AKC Meet the Breeds day in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A bulldog watches passers-by during the eighth AKC Meet the Breeds day in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A dog takes a jump during the fourth Masters Agility Championships in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A beagle anxiously waits to be petted again and again by passers-by during the eighth AKC Meet the Breeds day in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A tri-colored chocolate beagle snuggles with a visitor during the eighth AKC Meet the Breeds day in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • An All American dog takes on the poles during the fourth Masters Agility Championship of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen walks the see-saw during the fourth Masters Agility Championship and eighth AKC Meet the Breeds in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • People mingle at the Masters Agility Championship and AKC Meet the Breeds day in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • Handlers take to the agility course for practice without their dogs at the Masters Agility Championship of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A Pomeranian takes a jump at the Masters Agility Championship of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle
  • A black Labrador Retriever takes a jump at the Masters Agility Championship in New York Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
    Photo Credit: Craig Ruttle

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an animal lover’s paradise.

Top canines from around the world are set to demonstrate their skills during the 141st annual event at Piers 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden.

The multi-day event started off on Feb. 11, with the best in show winner to be announced on Feb. 14.

See photos from the Masters Agility Championship and more.

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