Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - in pictures

Event took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre

Rubi, an Afghan hound from Florida, gets ready to compete at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Flushing Meadows in New York City. Reuters

Sven, an old English sheepdog from Colorado. Reuters

Mia, a beagle from Connecticut. Reuters

Quan, a chow chow from New York, cools down before the competition. Reuters

Sparrow, a Boston terrier from Lowell, Michigan, in action at the event. Reuters

Dalmatians line up for breed group judging. AP

This border collie seems to be enjoying itself. AP

Toy fox terrier Half Pint is carried by its handler into the Flushing Meadows arena. AP

Handler Willy Santiago puts Afghan hound Zaida through its paces. AP

A Pembroke Welsh corgi named Tazo is groomed for competition. EPA

Bearded collies are prepared for judging. EPA

Time to paws for thought for this dog. AP

Perry Payson, of Oklahoma, carries his French bulldog. EPA

Comet, a Shih Tzu, right, competes in breed group judging at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 13, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo / Julia Nikhinson)

A Bergamasco sheepdog bounds into the judging area. AFP

A Bedlington terrier poses for a picture. Getty Images

Some dogs are even wheeled into the event. Reuters

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