The 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place in New York City over the past week, showcasing more than 3,000 dogs of 200 different breeds and varieties. This year’s Best in Show was awarded to a miniature poodle named Sage. Gathered below are images from this year’s competition, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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A dog splashes down during the Dock Diving event at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York City, on May 11, 2024. #
Pugs stand in the judging area during the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York City, on May 13, 2024. #
A papillon named Joshua during a grooming session on day one of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show on May 13, 2024 #
An old English sheepdog rests inside the grooming tent on May 14, 2024. #
A dog herds ducks into a cage at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 11, 2024. #
Dogs compete during Canine Celebration Day on May 11, 2024, in Queens, New York. #
People pet a shar pei during the show on May 11, 2024. #
A samoyed is readied inside the grooming tent on May 14, 2024. #
A Bergamasco sheepdog runs in the judging area on May 13, 2024. #
A Brussels griffon stands in the benching area during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 13, 2024. #
A dog is prepared for the show on May 13, 2024. #
A pug named Fatty Patty poses for her owner on day one of the show, on May 13, 2024. #
Sparrow, a Boston terrier from Lowell, Michigan, competes in the Non-Sporting Group during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on May 13, 2024. #
Dogs stand, gathered with their handlers during the show, on May 14, 2024. #
A dog participates in Masters Agility Championship Preliminaries on May 11, 2024. #
Comet, a shih tzu, competes in breed group judging on May 13, 2024. #
A dog is groomed at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 13, 2024. #
A golden retriever and its handler wait to compete in breed group judging on May 14, 2024. #
Handler Willy Santiago competes with the Afghan hound Zaida during breed group judging on May 13, 2024. #
Irish setters are prepared for competition on May 14, 2024. #
A dog is readied for the show on May 13, 2024. #
Dogs compete during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 13, 2024. #
Quan, a chow chow from New York, cools down before competing on May 13, 2024. #
Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, stands before winning the Best in Show group during the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, on May 14, 2024. #
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