The 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicked off in Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday. Sky, a 5-year-old wire fox terrier, won Best in Show out of 2,845 dogs entered into the competition. The two-day event showcased 190 breeds and varieties.
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An Irish Wolfhound is groomed in the penning area during day one of judging of the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters -
An Afghan Hound competes at the Hound group during day one of judging. Nearly 3,000 dogs and their handlers hit the competition floor. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters -
A Neapolitan mastiff competes in the working group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Matisse, a Portuguese water dog, won the group. John Minchillo/AP photo -
Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier breed, stands in trophy after winning the Best In Show. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters -
A man sleeps next to his dog in the penning area during day one of judging. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters -
Matisse, a Portuguese Water Dog (L) wins the Working Group competition during the final day. Stephen Chernin/EPA -
A golden retriever plays with a ball as they compete in the junior showmanship contest sporting group. Frank Franklin II/AP photo -
Ally, a standard poodle, enters the ring for the best of show competition. Ally, the runner-up, won reserve best in show. John Minchillo/AP photo -
Coco, a Cardigan Welsh corgi, receives kisses on a grooming table in the benching area. John Minchillo/AP photo -
Nathan, a bloodhound, has his ears held for a photograph in the benching area. John Minchillo/AP photo -
The judge of the Terrier category wears a terrier embroidered cummerbund during the final day. Stephen Chernin/EPA
In pictures: The 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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