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