The 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - in pictures

  • Rubi, an Afghan hound from Florida, gets ready to compete at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Flushing Meadows in New York City. Reuters
    Rubi, an Afghan hound from Florida, gets ready to compete at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Flushing Meadows in New York City. Reuters
  • Sven, an old English sheepdog from Colorado. Reuters
    Sven, an old English sheepdog from Colorado. Reuters
  • Mia, a beagle from Connecticut. Reuters
    Mia, a beagle from Connecticut. Reuters
  • Quan, a chow chow from New York, cools down before the competition. Reuters
    Quan, a chow chow from New York, cools down before the competition. Reuters
  • Sparrow, a Boston terrier from Lowell, Michigan, in action at the event. Reuters
    Sparrow, a Boston terrier from Lowell, Michigan, in action at the event. Reuters
  • Dalmatians line up for breed group judging. AP
    Dalmatians line up for breed group judging. AP
  • This border collie seems to be enjoying itself. AP
    This border collie seems to be enjoying itself. AP
  • Toy fox terrier Half Pint is carried by its handler into the Flushing Meadows arena. AP
    Toy fox terrier Half Pint is carried by its handler into the Flushing Meadows arena. AP
  • Handler Willy Santiago puts Afghan hound Zaida through its paces. AP
    Handler Willy Santiago puts Afghan hound Zaida through its paces. AP
  • A Pembroke Welsh corgi named Tazo is groomed for competition. EPA
    A Pembroke Welsh corgi named Tazo is groomed for competition. EPA
  • Bearded collies are prepared for judging. EPA
    Bearded collies are prepared for judging. EPA
  • Time to paws for thought for this dog. AP
    Time to paws for thought for this dog. AP
  • Perry Payson, of Oklahoma, carries his French bulldog. EPA
    Perry Payson, of Oklahoma, carries his French bulldog. EPA
  • Shih Tzu dogs in action at the Westminster Kennel Club show. AP
    Shih Tzu dogs in action at the Westminster Kennel Club show. AP
  • A Bergamasco sheepdog bounds into the judging area. AFP
    A Bergamasco sheepdog bounds into the judging area. AFP
  • A Bedlington terrier poses for a picture. Getty Images
    A Bedlington terrier poses for a picture. Getty Images
  • Some dogs are even wheeled into the event. Reuters
    Some dogs are even wheeled into the event. Reuters