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Flynn the Bichon wins Best In Show at Westminster Dog Show
Handler Bill McFadden and Best in Show Judge Betty Anne Stenmark stand with Flynn the Bichon after the Bichon wins Best In Show at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Flynn the Bichon wins Best In Show at Westminster Dog Show
Handler Bill McFadden and Best in Show Judge Betty Anne Stenmark stand with Flynn the Bichon after the Bichon wins Best In Show at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Flynn the Bichon wins Best In Show at Westminster Dog Show
Best in Show Judge Betty Anne Stenmark holds Flynn the Bichon Frise after the Bichon wins Best In Show at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Flynn the Bichon wins Best In Show at Westminster Dog Show
Handler Bill McFadden holds Flynn The Bichon Frise as they make their entrance to the Best in Show portion of the competition before winning Best In Show at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
"Winston" the Norfolk Terrier wins the Terrier Group at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Komondor competes with other dogs in the Working Group at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Dogs in the Sporting Group compete at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Golden Retriever competes with other dogs in the Sporting Group at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A is Spinone Italiano is examined when he competes in the Sporting Group at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Weimaraner competes in the Sporting Group at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Breeds from the Working group wait to enter The Garden floor at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Standard Poodle at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Standard Poodle is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Maltese is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Maltese is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Standard Poodle at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Standard Poodle is walked partially groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Standard Poodle at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Standard Poodle is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Tibetan Terriers at Westminster Dog Show in New York
Tibetan Terriers compete at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Lhasa Apso is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Yorkshire Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
Yorkshire Terriers wait near there kennels at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Yorkshire Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Yorkshire Terrier rests after grooming at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Yorkshire Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Yorkshire Terrier is groomed by a Yorkshire Terrier bag at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Long Haired Dachshund at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Long Haired Dachshund sits and waits at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Bichon Frise at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Bichon Frise is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Toy Fox Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Toy Fox Terrier is groomed for competition at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A competing Pekingese is carried by a handler at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Standard Poodle at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Standard Poodle is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Pomeranian is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Pomeranian and handler stand together at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Dogs that wait to or have already competed fill a giant space at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Shih Tzu is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Tibetan Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Tibetan Terrier rests at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Boston Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Boston Terrier had his belly rubbed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Japanese Chin at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Japanese Chin is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
An Irish Wolfhound at Westminster Dog Show in New York
An Irish Wolfhound is walked by a handler at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A French Bulldog at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A French Bulldog waits to compete at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
An English Toy Spaniel at Westminster Dog Show in New York
An English Toy Spaniel is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Dalmatian waits near his kennel at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Bulldog is groomed at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Tibetan Terrier at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A Tibetan Terrier waits near his kennel at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Chinese Creste at Westminster Dog Show in New York
A handler rests with a Norwegian Buhund and a Chinese Crested at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show st Pier 92 in New York City on February 12, 2018. The first Westminster show was held on May 8, 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI