A cocker spaniel relaxes backstage.
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Daniel the golden retriever, a crowd favorite, runs with his handler after winning the sporting group on February 11.
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A handler fluffs a poodle's tail. The show brought more than 200 breeds to New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Dogs compete in the working group on February 11.
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A junior competitor prepares backstage.
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Two Yorkshire terriers are groomed on Monday, February 10.
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A group of bichon frise competes on February 10.
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A Chinese crested dog waits in a holding area.
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A dog is primped before participating in the show.
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A toy poodle is groomed before competition.
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A Bergamasco shepherd competes on February 10.
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A standard poodle waits to participate.
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Westminster is a benched dog show, which means that when the dogs are not being judged they are in an assigned area for fans to visit them.
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A poodle during the judging phase on February 10.
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