Penny, a Doberman pinscher, poses for photos after winning Best in Show of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday.
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This year marks the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s 150th anniversary. Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at Madison Square Garden on Monday and Tuesday. Penny the Doberman pinscher was named best in show on Tuesday night. A Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota was the runner up.
Here is a selection of images showing the dogs preparing behind the scenes and being judged on the national stage.
Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, is given a ribbon after winning the Sporting Group.
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Christian Stoinev performs with his chihuahua, Scooby, stands on his back during the dog show.
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A German Shorthaired pointer competes in the Sporting Group.
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Faith, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group.
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Bichon Frises are groomed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday.
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A dog has its paws trimmed in a grooming area at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
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French bulldogs are held by their owners in the judging ring.
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Handlers stand with their borzois in the demo ring.
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A Boston terrier is examined in the judging area.
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A dog wears a sweater in the benching area.
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A bulldog waits in the judging area.
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An Old English sheepdog sits in the benching area.
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Fig, a Portuguese Podengo, kisses a groomer at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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