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Emily Bogle
Penny, a Doberman pinscher, poses for photos after winning Best in Show of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption
This year marks the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's 150th anniversary. Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at Madison Square Garden on Monday and Tuesday. Penny the Doberman pinscher was named best in show on Tuesday night. A Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota was the runner up.
News Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show Here is a selection of images showing the dogs preparing behind the scenes and being judged on the national stage.
Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, is given a ribbon after winning the Sporting Group. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption
Christian Stoinev performs with his chihuahua, Scooby, stands on his back during the dog show. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption
A German Shorthaired pointer competes in the Sporting Group. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption
Faith, a Sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption
Bichon Frises are groomed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday. Angelina Katsanis/AP hide caption
A dog has its paws trimmed in a grooming area at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
French bulldogs are held by their owners in the judging ring. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Handlers stand with their borzois in the demo ring. Angelina Katsanis/AP hide caption
A Boston terrier is examined in the judging area. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A dog wears a sweater in the benching area. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A bulldog waits in the judging area. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
An Old English sheepdog sits in the benching area. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Fig, a Portuguese Podengo, kisses a groomer at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
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