Over 3,000 dogs from across the country and around the globe descend on New York City for the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, taking place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
The prestigious “Best in Show” will be crowned in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, February 11, 2024.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Dog Show Day 1 on Monday, as they prepare to parade and pose to become top dog.
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A sheepdog is groomed in the benching area. SARAH YENESEL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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A Standard Poodle. AFP via Getty Images
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A Silky Terrier. AFP via Getty Images
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A Briard is groomed. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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A Maltese. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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Jim Jim, a Bulldog, wears a head decoration. REUTERS
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Dogs are groomed in the benching area. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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A Saluki. AFP via Getty Images
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Participants roll their Biewer Terriers to the Judging area. AFP via Getty Images
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Dogs are groomed in the benching area. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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A Shih Tzu has its hair brushed. AP
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Standard Poodles are groomed. AFP via Getty Images
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A Silky Terrier. AFP via Getty Images
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An Old English Sheepdog. AP
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A Biewer Terrier and a Maltese are groomed. SARAH YENESEL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Komondorok dogs. Getty Images
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Dogs are groomed in the benching area. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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A handler stands with her Poodle. Getty Images
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Dogs are groomed in the benching area. Stephen Yang for NY Post
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A pair of Bearded Collies. AP
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Yorkshire Terrier. AP
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Chinese Crested. SARAH YENESEL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Dogs are groomed in the benching area. AP
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Groomed pugs sitting in the benching area. AP
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Bichon Frise. AFP via Getty Images
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A dog takes a nap next to its handler. AFP via Getty Images
