Hot dog!
They say every dog has its day, but only the finest of canines can come out on top at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Hundreds of America's best-kept dogs competed for their chance to shine as they paraded before judges and spectators at the event.
Intensive preparation at the Hotel Pennsylvania dog spa, where this American Eskimo is groomed, went into ensuring the animals looked perfect for the competition.
Chino, an Afghan Hound from Sweden who is a champion in 14 countries and who won Best in Breed in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2012, drinks from a glass held by his handler during a press conference.
Angel, a two-year-old toy poodle, leans against her cage before taking her turn in the ring.
Dogs use the indoor bathroom at the dog spa in the basement of the Hotel Pennsylvania.
A Chinese Crested named Gingery's Fuchsia, sits on her cage in the staging area.
Leslie Miller prepares Einstein, a Parson Russell terrier. Two new breeds, the Russell terrier and the Treeing Walker coonhound, were introduced in the contest this year.
Teddy, a 4-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has his ears wrapped before competing.
A judge inspects an English Bulldog.
Handler Carol Herr reacts after winning Best of Breed with her Beagle named Encore's Rerun of Roirdan.
A Bearded Collie is put through his paces in the Herding Group.
Attendees watch intently as the judging takes place.
A Pomeranian is carried by its handler to be judged in the Toy Group.
Handler Beth Snedegar celebrates after her Treeing Walker Coonhound called Stackem Ups Best Kept Secret wins Best of Breed.
Groomer Brian Still blow dries Henry, a Golden Retriever.
A handler with a comb tucked into her badge number waits to enter the ring.
Runner, a beagle, has his paws washed in the benching area before the first night of Group judging.
Aristocrat, a St. Bernard from Hopewell, New Jersey, is blown by a fan as he waits with his owner Linda Baker in the benching area prior to judging in the Working Group.
