National Dog Day: It’s pooch appreciation time

By Melonyce McAfee, CNN
Updated 5:54 PM EDT, Wed August 26, 2015
Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, poses for cameras with handler William Alexander after winning best in show at the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, February 17.
Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, poses for cameras with handler William Alexander after winning best in show at the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, February 17.
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Miss P is shown right before she was named best in show on February 27.
Miss P is shown right before she was named best in show on February 27.
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An English springer spaniel is evaluated during the sporting group round on February 17.
An English springer spaniel is evaluated during the sporting group round on February 17.
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Matisse, a Portuguese water dog, is shown during the working group round on February 17.
Matisse, a Portuguese water dog, is shown during the working group round on February 17.
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A komondor is shown during the working group round on February 17.
A komondor is shown during the working group round on February 17.
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A Sussex spaniel competes in the sporting group round on February 17.
A Sussex spaniel competes in the sporting group round on February 17.
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A St. Bernard poses in the benching area on Tuesday, February 17.
A St. Bernard poses in the benching area on Tuesday, February 17.
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A Jack Russell terrier on February 17.
A Jack Russell terrier on February 17.
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Emma Rogers, 11, kisses a Great Dane named Joy on February 17.
Emma Rogers, 11, kisses a Great Dane named Joy on February 17.
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A Tibetan mastiff rests on February 17.
A Tibetan mastiff rests on February 17.
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Rocket, a Shih Tzu <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/living/feat-patty-hearst-rocket-westminster-dog-show/index.html" target="_blank">co-owned by heiress Patty Hearst,</a> gets inspected by a judge Monday, February 16, during the toy group competition she won at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The annual event is taking place in New York.
Rocket, a Shih Tzu co-owned by heiress Patty Hearst, gets inspected by a judge Monday, February 16, during the toy group competition she won at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The annual event is taking place in New York.
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A cameraman films a bloodhound named Nathan on February 16.
A cameraman films a bloodhound named Nathan on February 16.
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A Boston terrier named Mango relaxes during the show on February 16.
A Boston terrier named Mango relaxes during the show on February 16.
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Old English sheepdogs line up in the judging area on February 16.
Old English sheepdogs line up in the judging area on February 16.
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A papillon named Uno is groomed before entering the ring on February 16.
A papillon named Uno is groomed before entering the ring on February 16.
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Tools for grooming lie next to a Maltese on February 16.
Tools for grooming lie next to a Maltese on February 16.
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Gabby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is groomed on February 16.
Gabby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is groomed on February 16.
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Beagles greet each other on February 16.
Beagles greet each other on February 16.
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An Italian Greyhound is held in the benching area on February 16.
An Italian Greyhound is held in the benching area on February 16.
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A Brussels Griffon waits in the benching area on February 16.
A Brussels Griffon waits in the benching area on February 16.
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A Chinese Crested stands in the benching area on February 16.
A Chinese Crested stands in the benching area on February 16.
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A Yorkshire terrier named Massimo relaxes on his grooming table on February 16.
A Yorkshire terrier named Massimo relaxes on his grooming table on February 16.
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A bichon frise is judged on February 16.
A bichon frise is judged on February 16.
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A dog gets groomed on February 16.
A dog gets groomed on February 16.
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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It’s National Dog Day on August 26, a time to appreciate the pooch in your life or admire the hound next door. Honestly, it’s just an excuse to look at photos of cute dogs online, though, right?

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Take a gander at the gallery above of photos taken during the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York for your National Dog Day fix!

And gaze upon the adorableness that’s flooding social media as folks are sharing snaps of their beloved best friends.

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