Pampered pooches arrive in NYC for the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: photos
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Over 3,000 dogs from across the country and around the globe descend on New York City for the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens.

The prestigious “Best in Show” will be announced around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Dog Show Day 1 on Monday, as they prepare to parade and pose to become top dog.

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A Bergamasco Sheepdog in the judging area.
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A Brussels Griffon in the benching area.
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A standard poodle named Robert is groomed by Rebecca Arch of Fredonia, New York.

A standard poodle named Robert is groomed by Rebecca Arch of Fredonia, New York.
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A Chinese Crested with handler Sammie Lewis.
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A Bulldog in the benching area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Sonja the Yorkshire Terrier is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A dog is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Two biewer terriers arrive.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Miniature Poodle in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A poodle is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Quan, a Chau Chau from New York, cools down before competing.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Dogs compete at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A biewer terrier named Hudson is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A poodle is groomed.

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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Daniel the Otterhound gets close to handler Danielle.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

An Old English Sheepdog.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Shih Tzu named Comet is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A dog paw tattoo is seen on a handlers leg during breed group judging.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Sven, an Old English Sheepdog from Colorado, gets ready to compete.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Brussels Griffon.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Maltese in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Bichon Frises compete.

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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Chinese Crested.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Japanese Chin in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Bearded Collie in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Handler Perry Payson, of Oklahoma, carries his French Bulldog.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Mother and daughter handlers Vicki Venzen and Tia Williams with their Bergamasco Sheepdog in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Sonja the Yorkshire Terrier is groomed.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Standard Poodle rests.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Dogs are groomed.

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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

An Irish Wolfhound.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Standard Poodle rests.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Chinese Crested is judged.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Coton de Tulear in the benching area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Pugs in the judging area.
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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Dalmatians compete.

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The 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, May 13, 2024 in New York City.

A Beagle in the benching area.
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